A brief history of the Magna Carta : the story of the origins of liberty
Hindley, Geoffrey2008
Book
In 1215, the Barons of England forced King John to sign a document which would change the political landscape of Britain. Magna Carta was the forerunner of the constitution. This book retells the story of the events leading up to the conference & looks at the document itself, showing how it has resonated throughout the world.
Main title:
A brief history of the Magna Carta : the story of the origins of liberty / Geoffrey Hindley.
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Imprint:
London : Robinson, 2008.
Collation:
xxxiii, 334 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-328) and index.
ISBN:
9781845295059 (pbk)1845295056 (pbk)
Dewey class:
942'.033
Language:
English
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BRN:
105740