Important documents -- England in the Middle Ages -- Richard and John -- Rights at Runnymede -- Influence of the Magna Carta in Great Britain -- Influence of the Magna Carta in the United States -- Preserving ancient documents.
Summary
Explains the origins of the Magna Carta and how its principles helped to shape the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Audience
"Level U"--P. [4] of cover.
Note
"Level U"--P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 47), glossary and index.