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Magna Carta

A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John

Book • 1905

Author

William Sharp McKechnie

This book provides a meticulous analysis of the Magna Carta, with each clause translated from Latin to English and heavily annotated.

It includes a historical introduction that describes the events leading to the crisis of 1215, analyzes the grievances of the barons, and discusses the contents and characteristics of the Charter.

The commentary covers legal, political, economic, and social aspects of the Charter and its impact on English history.

Mentioned by

Associate Professor Harry Hobbs

Mentioned in 22 episodes

Mentioned by

Jon Sopel

Lewis Goodall

and

Emily Maitlis

when discussing Robert Jenrick's argument against David Lammy's plan to scrap juries.

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Mentioned by

Rory Stewart

as a key document championed by William Marshall, embodying political principles.

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Mentioned by

Carl Benjamin

when criticizing the abolishment of jury trials.

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Mentioned by

Lewis Goodall

jokingly when discussing fundamental rights and freedoms in Britain.

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Erwähnt von

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als ein wichtiges Werk der englischen Rechtsgeschichte.

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Mentioned by

Matt Lewis

and

David Carpenter

when discussing the evolution of Magna Carta.

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Mentioned by Wim Blockmans as being less valuable in content compared to the Charter van Kortenberg.

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Mentioned in the context of discussing historical documents related to the origins of rights.

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Mentioned by

Eli Lake

when discussing how England became a censor's paradise.

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Mentioned by

Daniel Sousa

as an important historical document that limits the power of the State.

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Mentioned by

Joe McIntyre

as a reference used by sovereign citizens to justify not wearing masks.

15 snips

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Mentioned by

Larry Johnson

when discussing the limitations on executive power.

14 snips

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Mentioned by

Ed Balls

, questioning if the proposed changes to jury trials are as significant as some claim.

13 snips

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Mentioned by Speaker 6 as enshrining the principle that a person should not be deprived of liberty by an elite.

11 snips

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Mentioned by

Associate Professor Harry Hobbs

as having political resonance beyond the legal sphere.

11 snips

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Mentioned by

Eleanor Janega

and

Steven Franklin

during their discussion about its historical significance and lasting impact.

11 snips

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Mentioned by

Peter McCormack

in reference to the basis of the British constitution.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Griffith MP

as a fundamental document for limited government and citizens' rights.

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Mentioned in the podcast as an original 1300 version, found in Harvard Law School library.

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Mentioned by

Christian Hines

when discussing the cycle of history from the Magna Carta to today and where things fell short.

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