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Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy

Categorie	Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer	#259468
Titel	Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy
Auteur	Breay, Claire & Julian Harrison
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London, The British Library
Jaar van uitgave	2015
ISBN10	0712357637
ISBN13	9780712357630
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	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 ... (Lees verder)the Declaration of Independence and an original copy of the Bill of Rights.
Pagina's	272
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 10,00

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