Publisher's Synopsis
Magna Charta, Part 1-2: Romance Of The Great Charter, And Pedigrees Of The Barons is a historical book written by John S. Wurts. It is a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the signing of the Magna Carta, a document that established the rights and liberties of English subjects, and the pedigrees of the barons who played a crucial role in its creation.Part one of the book delves into the political and social climate of medieval England, exploring the tensions between King John and his barons that ultimately led to the creation of the Magna Carta. The author provides a detailed account of the negotiations and compromises that took place between the two sides, as well as the impact that the Magna Carta had on English law and governance.Part two of the book focuses on the pedigrees of the barons who were involved in the creation of the Magna Carta. The author provides detailed genealogical information about each of these individuals, tracing their lineage back through the centuries and highlighting their contributions to English history.Overall, Magna Charta, Part 1-2: Romance Of The Great Charter, And Pedigrees Of The Barons is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England, the Magna Carta, or the lives of the barons who helped shape English law and governance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.