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Long Parliament n English history 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the Parliament summoned by Charles I that assembled on Nov. 3, 1640, was expelled by Cromwell in 1653, and was finally dissolved in 1660 See also Rump Parliament 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the Cavalier Parliament of 1661-79 3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the Parliament called in Henry IV's reign that met from March 1 to Dec. 22, 1406 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He was so successful in the second regard that before long Parliament changed the law. Following the convening of the Long Parliament, the system of licensing publications broke down. In selecting a variety of texts from the time of the beginning of the Long Parliament through the Restoration, Smith redresses that balance, extending the parameters of his investigation to include the often overshadowed literature of the Protectorate period. |
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