The Privy Council: The Arnold Prize Essay, 1860 (1887)

""The Privy Council: The Arnold Prize Essay, 1860"" is a historical essay written by Albert Venn Dicey in 1887. The essay delves into the history and functions of the Privy Council, which is a formal body of advisors to the monarch in the United Kingdom. Dicey explores the origins of the Privy Council, its composition, and its role in the governance of the country. He also discusses the various reforms that have been made to the Privy Council over the years, including its diminished role in the modern era. The essay is based on a prize-winning essay that Dicey wrote in 1860 while he was a student at Oxford University. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the Privy Council and its importance in British history and government. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of the British government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.