{"product_id":"9780241953372","title":"Magna Carta","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 readers—students, researchers, and general history enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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 document’s enduring relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewed through a social-history lens, the book reveals how concepts of rights circulated among diverse groups—nobles, women, and peasants—shedding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew text and translation of the document\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThorough commentary informed by recent discoveries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial-history perspective that expands attention to women, peasants, and others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExploration of origins, survival, and enforcement, with practical context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear, accessible prose supported by scholarly notes and bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContextual framing around the 800th anniversary year of creation (2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540549808345,"sku":"9780241953372","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91braO0dcqL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776680194","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780241953372","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}