The penning of the Magna Carta, (Great Charter), was birthed from an angry people's desire to limit the power of a despotic king. The charter established a standard to which even the king was held, and would be a foundation for future nations and their governments. In 1199, the King of England,...

Medieval Essay In the year 1215, the Magna Carta, one of the most important documents in history was signed by King John of England. The Magna Carta proclaims rights that have become a part of English law and are now the foundation of the Constitution of every English-speaking nation. It...