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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a rigorous yet accessible historical non-fiction work that examines a foundational medieval document and its enduring claim that rulers are bound by law. Its central purpose is to analyze the text, its origins, how it was preserved, and how it was enforced, inviting readers who are curious about legal history, governance, and social life. The tone is measured, illuminating, and built for thoughtful readersโstudents, researchers, and general history enthusiasts alike.
The volume presents a newly prepared text and translation of the ancient document, paired with a comprehensive commentary that draws on fresh discoveries to illuminate its language, origins, survival, and enforcement. It guides readers from the manuscript to modern constitutional ideas, showing how the text moved from a feudal setting into a central pillar of political life. The work also situates its analysis around the 800th anniversary year (2015), highlighting the documentโs enduring relevance.
Viewed through a social-history lens, the book reveals how concepts of rights circulated among diverse groupsโnobles, women, and peasantsโshedding light on daily life, power, and community in the thirteenth century. This broader focus helps readers grasp the long arc from medieval debates to contemporary constitutional thinking, making a complex topic approachable without sacrificing rigor.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of how this medieval document informs modern law and political thought, along with sharpened skills for engaging with primary sources and historical interpretation. The work fosters curiosity, confidence in historical analysis, and a nuanced, lasting appreciation for a pivotal moment in legal history.
Product Details
Author
David Carpenter
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
624
Language
English
SKU
9780241953372
ISBN
9780241953372
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x2.6x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off