Representation and accountability: a comparison of early modern England and Poland
Jolanta Choińska-Mika|David Dean
SUMMARY In this article the authors explore nature of representation in sixteenth-century representative assemblies. Comparing structure and workings Polish Diet English Parliament, they argue that ability MPs England to pursue local interests represent concerns was compromised by limited opportunities consult with those represented. By contrast, Poland's political culture, traditions institutions enabled deputies carry a deep understanding strong sense obligation interests.
Parliaments, Estates and Representation