The origin of representation
Iberia
- * Fueros, article from Medieval Iberia: an Encyclopedia. p. 344-345. (not the entire article)
- * Cortes, article from Medieval Iberia: an Encyclopedia.
In these two articles, don't get bogged down by historical details on people. Get the main point. If you keep an illustration of the main points, that's good but don't overload yourselves.
- The travel through Northern Spain (1779) by John Adams (from Mc Cullough's celebrated biography of John Adams), p. 228-231.
- Letter by John Adams about that travel: text.
- Engerman, Stanley L. and Kenneth L. Sokoloff (2005). "The Evolution of Suffrage Institutions in the New World," Hoover Institution.
England
* Note on the web site the UK Parliament: a quick take on Edward I and parliaments.
* Harriss, G.L. "War and the emergence of the English parliament, 1297-1360," up to page 49. (You may read more)...
- Some reading advice.
- Text of Magna Carta
- Interview with Edward Green. The relevant part is the section PRIVATE INFORMATION AND DEMOCRACY. (I don't think his model applies to Magna Cartta, but thei interview is a very good read).