Magna Carta Commemoration Essays
by Various
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On June 15, 1215, King John of England sealed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, on the bank of the River Thames near Windsor. The charter was a response to the barons' demands for greater protection of their rights and liberties. It established the principle that the king was subject to the law and could not rule arbitrarily. The Magna Carta was a landmark in the development of constitutional law and has had a profound influence on the development of democracy and human rights around the world.Book Details
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