This is a detailed history of the English Parliament by G Barnett Smith. It covers the history of the Parliament from its origins to the end of the 19th century. The book includes information on the Parliaments of Scotland and Ireland as well. The focus of the book is on the political and constitutional history of the Parliament and the role it played in shaping the history of Britain. It is intended for students and scholars of British history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.