Historical Context of the Magna Carta

By: Magdalena Haas

When we talk about Magna Carta the first thing that comes up our minds is the 800 years old document that established human rights in England. As we all know, this document was the cornerstone of the individual liberties that we enjoy today. The Magna Carta still influences our daily lives, because some laws are still used nowadays. To understand the importance of the Magna Carta we first have to know the historical context.

Italian Constitution based on the Magna Carta

By: Patrick Kelder

Which is the way that brought us Italians to have the nice Constitution that  we have?

The Long Evolution of the Magna Carta: The Historical Importance of the Magna Carta

By: Demian Mussner

The Magna Carta is often thought of as one of the most important steps in the fight for just rule and against tyranny in England. It could also be considered as some kind of a Constitution. In the same way the British have the Magna Carta, the Americans have the United States Constitution.

Magna Carta in 2015

By: Marco Dalla Rosa

In 2015 the whole world celebrates the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta, but most of all in countries where english is the main language. This event is also a commemoration of national and international significance. Some of the events which celebrate this Anniversary, have already taken place in 2014, and they have had a political and cultural meaning, where everyone could participate.

Magna Carta Influence on Human Rights

By: Pia Demetz

Do you think Magna Carta had any influence all over the world? Actually it was the flame that made everything begin. No more discrimination, no more slavery. We have rights, Human Rights.

The Magna Carta is the Grandfather of the Human Rights

By: Laura Plancker

The Magna Carta was the first written document that included rights for the population against the power of the king and because of this “Great Charter of Liberties” Human Rights were born moreover, because these first rights were written, the Magna Carta was and is still today very important.

The History of the Magna Carta

 

By: Alex Demetz

The ideas which enshrined in the year 1215, were the first step in the creation of a part of English law, the Magna Carta, one of the most important documents in history.

Magna Carta and Habeas Corpus

By: Vivien Santifaller

Magna Carta is one of the most powerful and influential documents; it represents an international symbol of liberty.

Everybody must obey it’s laws and the rights included are now valued by everybody.

The Magna Carta and Citizenships Rights

By: Tobias Prossliner

The Magna Carta is a charter agreed by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215. It is on of the most famous documents in the world.
Citizenship is a concept where a citizen is an individual who is fully recognized by a state as being member of that state. Citizenship grants to every individuals who has some sort of legal status within a state, certain rights, and they are expected to perform certain duties. 

Historical importance of Magna Carta: The Base of Our Constitution

By: Sarah Mitterstieler

The Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in history and was signed by King John of England in the year 1215 at Runnymede. King John agreed to the terms of the Magna Carta following the uprising of a group of rebel barons in England. The barons captured London in May 1215, which caused him to finally negotiate with the group, and the Magna Carta was created as a peace treaty between the king and the rebels.