Magna Carta: A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John
With an Historical IntroductionBy William Sharp McKechnie
Length22h 46m
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William Sharp McKechnie's "Magna Carta: A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John" serves as a thorough exploration of one of history's most significant documents. McKechnie's scholarly commentary dissects the legal, political, and historical ramifications of the Magna Carta, revealing its role in shaping constitutional law. Employing a meticulous blend of historical context and legal analysis, McKechnie elucidates the Charter's provisions, emphasizing its enduring impact on the rights of individuals and the limitations imposed on monarchical power, which laid foundational principles for modern democratic governance. William Sharp McKechnie, a prominent Scottish legal scholar and historian, possessed a profound interest in constitutional law and its evolution. His rigorous academic background and commitment to understanding the roots of legal systems led him to investigate the Magna Carta in depth. McKechnie's scholarship not only reflects his expertise but also his passion for uncovering the historical narratives that inform contemporary legal thought, allowing readers to grasp the significance of the Magna Carta in a broader socio-political landscape. This book is highly recommended for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the foundations of modern democracy and legal frameworks. McKechnie's insightful analysis invites readers to appreciate the complexities of the Magna Carta, making it an indispensable resource for understanding its relevance and legacy in today's world.
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Table of contents
1PREFACE
59CHAPTER THIRTY.
2HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION.
60CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE.
3PART I. EVENTS LEADING TO MAGNA CARTA.
61CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO.
4I. William I. to Henry II.—Main Problem: the Monarchy.
62CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE.
5II. William I. to Henry II.—Problem of Local Government.
63CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR.
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6III. William I. to Henry II.—Problem of Church and State.
64CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE.
7IV. Richard I. and John.
65CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX.
8V. The Years of Crisis, 1213–15.
66CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN.
9VI. Runnymede, and after.
67CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT.
10PART II. FEUDAL GRIEVANCES AND MAGNA CARTA.
68CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE.
11I. The Immediate Causes of the Crisis.
69CHAPTER FORTY.
12II. The Crown and Feudal Obligations.
70CHAPTER FORTY-ONE.
13III. Royal Justice and Feudal Justice.
71CHAPTER FORTY-TWO.
14PART III. MAGNA CARTA: ITS FORM AND CONTENTS.
72CHAPTER FORTY-THREE.
15I. Its Prototypes: Earlier Charters.
73CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR.
16II. Magna Carta: its Form and Juridical Nature.
74CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE.
17III. Magna Carta: its Contents and Characteristics.
75CHAPTER FORTY-SIX.
18IV. Magna Carta: an Estimate of its Value.
76CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN.
19VI. Magna Carta: Value of Traditional Interpretations.
77CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT.
20VII. Magna Carta. Its traditional relation to Trial by Jury.
78CHAPTER FORTY-NINE.
21PART IV. HISTORICAL SEQUEL TO MAGNA CARTA.
79CHAPTER FIFTY.
22I. Re-issues and Confirmations of the Great Charter.
80CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE.
23II. Magna Carta and the Reforms of Edward I.
81CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO.
24PART V.
82CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE.
25I. Manuscripts of Magna Carta and Relative Documents.
83CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR.
26II. Previous Editions and Commentaries.
84CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE.
27TEXT, TRANSLATION, AND COMMENTARY.
85CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX.
28MAGNA CARTA.
86CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN.
29PREAMBLE.[322]
87CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT.
30CHAPTER ONE.
88CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE.
31CHAPTER TWO.
89CHAPTER SIXTY.
32CHAPTER THREE.
90CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE.
33CHAPTER FOUR.
91CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO.
34CHAPTER FIVE.
92CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE.
35CHAPTER SIX.
93APPENDIX. DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO, OR ILLUSTRATIVE OF JOHN’S MAGNA CARTA.
36CHAPTER SEVEN.
94I. THE CHARTER OF LIBERTIES OF HENRY I.[1094]
37CHAPTER EIGHT.
95II. THE SECOND OR OXFORD CHARTER OF STEPHEN.[1095] (1136.)
38CHAPTER NINE.
96III. CHARTER OF HENRY II.[1096] (CIRCA 1154.)
39CHAPTER TEN.
97IV. THE SO-CALLED "UNKNOWN CHARTER OF LIBERTIES" OF JOHN[1097]
40CHAPTER ELEVEN.
98V. THE ARTICLES OF THE BARONS.[1098] (1215.)
41CHAPTER TWELVE.
99VI. WRITS SUPPLEMENTARY OF JOHN’S GREAT CHARTER.
42CHAPTER THIRTEEN.
100VII. THE GREAT CHARTER OF HENRY III.[1106] (SECOND REISSUE, 6TH NOVEMBER, 1217.)
43CHAPTER FOURTEEN.
101VIII. CARTA DE FORESTA.[1107] (6 NOVEMBER, 1217.)
44CHAPTER FIFTEEN.
102SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LIST OF AUTHORITIES REFERRED TO.
45CHAPTER SIXTEEN.
103I. COMMENTARIES AND OTHER WORKS ON MAGNA CARTA (CHRONOLOGICALLY ARRANGED).
46CHAPTER SEVENTEEN.
104II. CHRONICLES AND ANNALS.
47CHAPTER EIGHTEEN.
105III. COLLECTIONS OF STATUTES, CHARTERS, AND TREATIES.
48CHAPTER NINETEEN.
106IV. COLLECTIONS OF PLEAS, TRIALS, AND OTHER RECORD EVIDENCE.
49CHAPTER TWENTY.
107V. LEGAL TREATISES—MEDIEVAL.
50CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE.
108VI. LEGAL TREATISES—MODERN.
51CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO.
109VII. LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORIES.
52CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE.
110VIII. GENERAL HISTORIES.
53CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR.
111IX. HISTORIES OF SPECIAL PERIODS.
54CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE.
112X. MISCELLANEOUS.
55CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX.
113XI. CONTRIBUTIONS TO PERIODICAL LITERATURE.
56CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN.
114XII. REPORTS, BIBLIOGRAPHIES, AND DICTIONARIES.
57CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT.
115INDEX TO STATUTES.
58CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE.
116INDEX.
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