MAGNA CARTA by Claire Breay (Editor), Julian Harrison (Editor) ( 9780712357630 )

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Title:

MAGNA CARTA
LAW, LIBERTY, LEGACY

By:

Claire Breay (Editor), Julian Harrison (Editor)

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0712357637

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9780712357630

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Publisher:

THE BRITISH LIBRARY PUBLISHING DIVISION

Pub. date:

12 March, 2015

Pages:

272

Description:

Drawing on the rich historical collections of the British Library - including two original copies of Magna Carta from 1215 - the catalogue brings to life the history and contemporary resonance of this globally important document and features treasured artefacts inspired by the rich legacy of Magna Carta

Synopsis:

When it was granted by King John in 1215, Magna Carta was a practical solution to a political crisis. In the centuries since, it has become a potent symbol of liberty and the rule of law. This catalogue accompanies a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at the British Library commemorating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. It takes us on a journey from the charter's medieval origins through to what it means to people around the world today. Drawing on the rich historical collections of the British Library - including two original copies of Magna Carta from 1215 - the catalogue brings to life the history and contemporary resonance of this globally important document. It features treasured artefacts inspired by the rich legacy of Magna Carta, including Thomas Jefferson's handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence and an original copy of the Bill of Rights.

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150 colour illustrations

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The British Library Publishing Division

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