Magna Carta Libertatum (Medieval Latin for “the Great Charter of the Liberties”) is one of the most famous documents in the world. Originally issued by King John of England (r.1199-1216) as a practical solution to the political crisis he faced in 1215, Magna Carta established for the first time the principle that everybody, including the king, was subject to the law. Although nearly a third … Continue reading The Magna Carta