English Parliament John Hampden

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john hampden depicted in 1851 illustrated london reading book


yet many(including lord macaulay) hampden, , not eliot or pym, seen central figure @ start of english revolution. hampden statue rather of eliot or pym selected victorians symbol take place @ entrance central lobby in palace of westminster noblest type of parliamentary opposition, sword @ side, ready defend parliament s rights , privileges means necessary. statue stands opposite earl of clarendon in lord chancellor s robes, symbol of respect law , royalism.








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