Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

4-12-2016

Abstract

Magna Carta did not emerge de novo in its fully fledged state in the late spring of 1215. The list of baronial demands, made on behalf of the kingdom as a whole, were born out of grievances that, in some cases, dated back more than a century. University of New Hampshire Professor of History David Bachrach discusses several key clauses of the Magna Carta as well as why this document was a touchstone for major political change.

Comments

These remarks were delivered as part of Symposium: An Evening Celebrating the Signing of the Magna Carta, an intellectual panel discussion held at UNH Law.

Share

COinS