Nicholas Vincent (Professor of Medieval History at the University o

Broschiertes Buch

Magna Carta

A Very Short Introduction

Beschreibung

Magna Carta has long been considered the foundation stone of the British Constitution, yet few people today understand either its contents or its context. With a full English translation of the 1215 charter, Nicholas Vincent introduces the document to a modern audience; explaining its origins and tracing the significance of its role in our history.

Autor

Nicholas Vincent recevied his first training in medeival history at Oxford, and has since held posts at Cambridge, Canterbury and Norwich. He divides his time between work in England and family in France.

Produktdetails

• Very Short Introductions
• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. September 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 178mm x 113mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 124g
• ISBN-13: 9780199582877
• ISBN-10: 0199582874
• Artikelnr.: 34928112