A History and Defence of Magna Charta

<p><i>A History and Defence of Magna Charta</i> first published in 1769 offers a comprehensive examination of one of history's most important legal documents. This edition includes a copy of the original charter accompanied by an English translation making it accessible to a wide audience. The book features an introductory discourse that contextualizes the Magna Carta within the broader sweep of English history and law. </p><p>Additionally the volume contains an essay on parliaments exploring their historical development and significance in relation to the Magna Carta. This work provides valuable insights into the evolution of constitutional government and the enduring principles of liberty and justice enshrined in the Magna Carta. It remains an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in the foundations of English law and political thought.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>