02084cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000040001122450057001522640051002093000047002603360026003073370026003333380036003595000031003955080043004265201146004695340045016156530063016608560042017239990017017655609UtSlPG20260610133141.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aJS1 aAllen, William Ferneley,d1816-187714aThe Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aThis eBook was produced by Eric Hutton  a"The Corporation of London, Its Rights and Privileges" by William Ferneley Allen is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The text explores the intricate rights and duties of the City of London's governing body, focusing on its historical evolution, privileges bestowed through charters, and the ongoing debates surrounding civic reform and authority.   At the start of the book, the author offers a preface explaining his perspective as a relatively new champion for the Corporation, defending it against criticism while highlighting its traditional role in managing civic affairs without undue interference from the central government. He introduces key themes such as the historical foundation of London's civic structure, the significance of charters granted by monarchs, and how these elements shape the contemporary governance of the city. Also detailed is a brief overview of the City's resilience against royal authority, underscoring the ongoing struggles for maintaining civic autonomy in the face of modern legislative reforms that threaten its established rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCorporation of London (England) -- Politics and government40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5609  c47640d47640