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The Magna Carta: The Great Charter
The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter, is a historic document signed in 1215 by King John of England at Runnymede, near the River Thames. It's one of the most important legal documents in history because it established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law. Key Points About the Magna Carta:
- Date: June 15, 1215
- Location: Runnymede, England
- Signed by: King John of England
- Forced by: Rebel barons who were angry at King John's abuses of power, heavy taxation, and military failures.
Why It Matters:
- Limited the king's power: For the first time, it made clear that the monarch must obey the law.
- Protection of rights: It granted certain legal rights to nobles, such as protection from illegal imprisonment and access to swift justice.
- Foundation for future legal systems: Although it was originally about barons' rights, it inspired later democratic ideas, including:
o Habeas corpus (protection against unlawful detention)
o Rule of law
o Due process
Long-Term Impact:
- Though it was annulled shortly after being signed, later kings reissued it with changes.
- It heavily influenced English common law, the U.S. Constitution, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Date: June 15, 1215
- Location: Runnymede, England
- Signed by: King John of England
- Forced by: Rebel barons who were angry at King John's abuses of power, heavy taxation, and military failures.
Why It Matters:
- Limited the king's power: For the first time, it made clear that the monarch must obey the law.
- Protection of rights: It granted certain legal rights to nobles, such as protection from illegal imprisonment and access to swift justice.
- Foundation for future legal systems: Although it was originally about barons' rights, it inspired later democratic ideas, including:
o Habeas corpus (protection against unlawful detention)
o Rule of law
o Due process
Long-Term Impact:
- Though it was annulled shortly after being signed, later kings reissued it with changes.
- It heavily influenced English common law, the U.S. Constitution, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Book Details
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: Apr 17th, 2025
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.60in - 0.85lb
- EAN: 9798280361805
- Categories: • Europe - Medieval