This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: G.P. Putnam's Sons in 1905 in 435 pages; Subjects: Great Britain; History / Europe / Great Britain; History / Medieval; Political Science / Government / Legislative Branch;