The Great Charter The Magna Carta of 1215 is one of the most significant historical documents in the English speaking world. The Great Charter marked the first instance of a King being compelled to accept a list of terms drafted by his subjects. In 1770, British Prime Minister William Pitt the … [Read more...]
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About Dr. Carolyn Harris
Dr. Carolyn Harris is a historian based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She currently teaches history at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies and is the author of "Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada". Carolyn blogs about the historical context for current royal events at www.royalhistorian.com