Theater of state : Parliament and political culture in early Stuart England / Chris R. Kyle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kyle, Chris R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain. Parliament--History--17th century.

Great Britain.

Political culture--Great Britain--History--17th century.

Political culture.

Political oratory--Great Britain--History--17th century.

Political oratory.

Communication in politics--Great Britain--History--17th century.

Communication in politics.

Great Britain--Politics and government--1603-1649.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (290 p.)

Place of Publication:

Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book chronicles the expansion and creation of new public spheres in and around Parliament in the early Stuart period. It focuses on two closely interconnected narratives: the changing nature of communication and discourse within parliamentary chambers and the interaction of Parliament with the wider world of political dialogue and the dissemination of information. Concentrating on the rapidly changing practices of Parliament in print culture, rhetorical strategy, and lobbying during the 1620's, this book demonstrates that Parliament not only moved toward the center stage of politics

Contents:

Fittest speech : rhetoric and debate

Audience reactions : the noise of politics

Swift pens : recording Parliament

Procreative pens : disseminating news from Parliament

Open doors : pressure groups and lobbying

Shifting stages : the emergence of Parliamentary print culture.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780804781015

080478101X

OCLC:

767502724