Author: Tyrrell, Joseph M.
Title: A History of the Estates of Poitou
Description: the Hague/ Paris, Mouton, 1968. orig.cloth. 24x16cm, 162 pp, Series: Studies in European History, XVI. Minor rubbing, VG, dustwrapper ¶ Contents: Origins; Functions & Activities: Financial; Advisory; Presenting Grievances & Making Requests; Ratification of Treaties; Codification of Customs; Election of Deputies to the Estates General; Regional Assemblies with the Estates of Other Provinces; Other Activities; Organization & Procedure: The Summons; Presiding Officers; Location & Length of Assemblies; Composition; Payment of Deputies; Orders Meeting Together or Separately; Procedure at the Meetings; Conclusions; Appendices: Catalogue of Assemblies; Documents.

Keywords: Representative Institutions, France, Medieval History, Institutional, Government, French, Provincial Estates, ,