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Magna Carta a very short introduction
by Nicholas Vincent
Magna Carta has long been considered the foundation stone of the British Constitution, yet few people understand either its contents of its context. In this Very SHort Introduction, Nocholas Vincent considers the origins of Magna CArta in the troubled reign of King John and explores its significance in the eight centuries since 1215.
Drawing upon the great advances in our understanding of 13th century English history, Vincent demonstrates why Magna Carta continues to be of enormous popular interest today.
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Lisa Jardine, The Times
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