02435cam a22003493u 4500 65363 UtSlPG 20260610134517.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05013197 UtSlPG en iso639-1 KD McKechnie, William Sharp, 1863-1930 Magna Carta: A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John : With an Historical Introduction Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-17 KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Magna Carta: A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John" by William Sharp McKechnie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the significance and implications of the Magna Carta, focusing on its historical context and its role in the development of constitutional freedoms in England. The book aims to provide a fresh commentary on this pivotal document, critiquing earlier interpretations and emphasizing its relevance to the struggles for liberty. The opening of the commentary highlights that no significant modern analysis of Magna Carta has been published until now, despite the profound impact of the Great Charter on English constitutional history. McKechnie discusses the motivations behind his work, emphasizing the necessity of examining the various grievances that led to its creation and outlining the events that unfolded in the lead-up to its signing. He argues that the Magna Carta is deserving of detailed study due to its complexities and the wealth of knowledge in contemporary scholarship, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of its chapters and clauses in the remaining text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Law -- England -- History Magna Carta Constitutional history -- England -- Sources Law -- England -- Sources https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65363 106186 106186