An historical essay on the legislative power of England. [electronic resource] : Wherein the origin of both Houses of Parliament, their ancient constitution, and changes that have happened in the Persons that composed them, with the occasions thereof, are related in a chronological order. And many things concerning the English government, the antiquities of the Laws of England, and the Feudal Law, are occasionally illustrated and explained. By George St. Amand, Esq; Of the Inner-Temple. None can be said to know things well, who do not know them in their beginnings. Sir W. Temple's Preface to his History of England.