- Pre-Eighteenth century milestones
Rise of democratic parliaments in England and Scotland: Magna Carta (1215) limiting the authority of powerholders, First elected parliament (1265), The Levellers political movement, English Civil War (1642-1651), Habeas Corpus Act (1679), English Bill of Rights and Scottish Claim of Right (1689). See also: other documents listed at the Constitution of the United Kingdom, History of the parliament of the United Kingdom.
- Thomas Hobbes: a pioneer in socity and ruling systems who I believe contributed to French revolution directly or indirectly.
bleu,
I don't think democracy was invented by French. I am not sure if it can be called an invention either.
(I believe we are specific about right to vote here though democracy is a fluid term)
I agree though that France is a unique model in revolution and liberity.
You might be right in your claim too. I cannot give an assessment without a thorough study.
However, UK has a long history and significant contributions to Western systems. you may refer to the following:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_democracy
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- Pre-Eighteenth century milestones
Rise of democratic parliaments in England and Scotland: Magna Carta (1215) limiting the authority of powerholders, First elected parliament (1265), The Levellers political movement, English Civil War (1642-1651), Habeas Corpus Act (1679), English Bill of Rights and Scottish Claim of Right (1689). See also: other documents listed at the Constitution of the United Kingdom, History of the parliament of the United Kingdom.
- Thomas Hobbes: a pioneer in socity and ruling systems who I believe contributed to French revolution directly or indirectly.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Hobbes
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