Magna Carta Text and Commentary
Magna Carta Text and Commentary by A. E. Dick Howard is a revised edition published by University of Virginia Press in 1998. This 58-page volume presents the full text of Magna Carta in English, accompanied by a chapter-by-chapter discussion that explores its historical significance and provisions. The book serves as a classic reference for understanding this foundational document in the context of constitutional history.
Readers will find a detailed commentary that places Magna Carta within the broader narrative of constitutionalism, particularly in light of developments following the Cold War. This edition is designed to be accessible for students, providing insights into the legal and historical implications of the charter. With subjects ranging from legal history to medieval law, this work offers a comprehensive overview for those interested in the evolution of governance and constitutional principles.
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A classic classroom reference since its 1964 publication, this indispensable volume offers the full text of Magna Carta in English, as well as a chapter-by-chapter discussion of its history and provisions.
In his newly revised commentary on this founding document in the history of constitutionally limited governments, A.E. Dick Howard places the charter in context of the extraordinary surge of constitutionalism in the aftermath of the Cold War. Magna Carta: Text and Commentary is a cogent introduction to Magna Carta that students everywhere can readily appreciate.
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