The governing of Britain, 1688-1848: the executive, Parliament, and the people

Part I: 1688-1760. 1. The framework of the executive. Introduction ; The monarchy ; First and prime ministers ; Cabinets ; The departments of state ; Summary and conclusion 2. The scope, purpose and achievements of the executive. Introduction ; The scope and quantity of government business ; The assumptions and priorities of policy ; The shaping of policy ; The achievements of the executive ; Summary and conclusion 3. Parliament and government. Introduction ; Members of Parliament ; The functions of Parliament ; Summary and conclusion 4. The executive, Parliament and the public. Introduction ; Parliamentary elections ; Lobbies and pressure groups ; The print media ; Summary and conclusion ; General conclusions.

Part II: 1760-1848. 5. The framework of the executive. Introduction ; The monarchy ; First and prime ministers ; Cabinets ; Department of state ; Summary and conclusion

6. The scope, purpose and achievements of the executive. The quantity of government business ; The scope of government ; The assumptions and priorities of policy ; The shaping of policy ; The achievements of the executive ; Summary and conclusion

7. Parliament and government. Introduction ; Members, parties and the substance of debate ; The function of Parliament ; Summary and conclusion

8. The executive, Parliament and the public. Introduction ; Parliamentary elections ; Lobbies and pressure groups ; The print media ; Summary and conclusion ; General conclusions.