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The Magna Carta 1215

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http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/pathways/citizenship/citizen_subject/docs/mag…

A copy of the Magna Carta of 1215 which includes a photo of the original and a full transcript of the document which was signed under duress by King John as a result of pressure from his disgruntled aristocracy.

It is regarded as a key document in the development of common law in England.

Date created: 
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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Subjects: 
Medieval history
Keywords: 
Thirteenth century, Legal system, legal history, English history, Middle ages, History