The Mother of Parliaments

"The Mother of Parliaments" by Harry Graham is a journey through England's political past. The book shows how the English Parliament grew and why it matters to the nation. Graham looks at how the government is set up, how the House of Lords and the House of Commons work together, and how history has changed the rules and jobs of Parliament. Graham explains that he wants to write about the history of the English Parliament in a way that is easy to understand, showing why it is still important today. He thinks about how much people care about what Parliament does and how political representation has changed over the years. Graham starts with the early days of parliamentary government, going all the way from the old Witenagemot to what we see now, pointing out the constant fight for power between the king and the people, and preparing readers for a deeper study of how Parliament is organized and what it does.