The Legacy of Magna Carta
Tracing the influence of Magna Carta on the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and modern Human Rights.
Key Questions
- 1How did a failed peace treaty become a global symbol of liberty?
- 2Why is Clause 39 (right to a fair trial) still relevant today?
- 3Is Magna Carta more important as a myth or a historical document?
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