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England was saved from despotism and an absolute monarchy by the exercise of the power of the House of Commons to refuse supplies except upon conditions that grievances should be redressed . . . .
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “England was saved from despotism and an absolute monarchy by the exercise of the power of the House of Commons to refuse…”
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Hoar reflects on the historical significance of the House of Commons in preventing tyranny through financial control.
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