The Magna Carta

by Janey Levy

Overview

The Magna Carta was an astonishing document in its time. As the first document to limit the power of the British monarchy, it also protected the rights of the individual. The Magna Carta's impact reverberated throughout history and was on the minds of the American colonists as they prepared to fight England. They believed that their rights, established by the Magna Carta, had been stripped from them by their mother country. This book explains what was happening in England in 1215 when the Magna Carta was forced into the hands of King John. Readers will come to understand how the Magna Carta is still relevant to our nation and world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433990014
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Series:	Documents That Shaped America Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

An Idea Is Born 4

Medieval English Society 6

A Tyrant King 8

Barons' Rights and the King's Power 10

Edward Coke, Champion of Liberty and Law 16

The Virginia Declaration of Rights 20

The Declaration of Independence 22

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 24

Enduring Principles of Liberty 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 3–5—In this series, the context of foundational documents is peeled back layer by layer. Well-organized, short chapters explain the reasons each document came to be, the people involved with its creation, and the effects of it on the course of history. Excerpts from the subjects are woven into the text. Sepia-toned backgrounds lend an antique air, while bold color accents add a modern dash to the design. The illustrations, which consist of reproductions and photographs, are frameless. The effect is that the images bleed into the text, creating an easy transition between word and picture. Captions and "It's a Fact!" asides supply additional information. While there's nothing groundbreaking here, this set gives librarians and teachers an opportunity to replace older titles with new, attractive ones.

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