Title: Magna Carta : muse & mentor /
Authors: Holland, Randy J. 1947-; Library of Congress
Year: 2014
Subjects: Magna Carta.; Constitutional history England; Rule of law England History.; Constitutional law United States English influences.; Great Britain History
Abstract: "I am pleased to invite you to explore the Great Charter through Magna Carta: Muse I am pleased to invite you to explore the Great Charter through Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor. The distinguished contributors have drawn upon diverse sources of scholarship to offer new insights into Magna Carta's origins, historical legacy, and current relevance. They confirm that, although Magna Carta is now 800 years old, it still beckons new learning. Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor is an engaging work of scholarship that celebrates eight centuries of struggle and progress in advancing the rule of law. Studying that history can help spark a renewed commitment to take on the unfinished challenge of securing liberty for all". -- FOREWORD.
Contents: Introduction. Magna Carta : muse and mentor / David S. Mao, Law Librarian of Congress -- Magna Carta and the United States Constitution. Magna Carta and the rule of law / Justice Sandra Day O'Conner -- Lincoln Cathedral Magna Carta. Magna Carta in America, from the World's Fair to World War / Susan Reyburn -- Rebellion and the Great Charter. William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke (c. 1146-1219 ) / The Right Honourable The Lord Igor Judge -- Confirmations by kings and Parliament. Magna Carta's enactment / William C. Koch, Jr. -- King John in history and memory. Magna Carta and religion, for the honor of God and the reform of our realm / Robin Griffith-Jones -- Interpreting the rule of law. The legal force and effect of Magna Carta / Sir John Baker; A lexicographic look at Magna Carta / Bryan A. Garner -- Rights of Englishmen in British America. Magna Carta's American journey / A.E. Dick Howard -- American state constitutions and the three faces of Magna Carta / G. Alan Tarr -- Due process of law. Due process--open court provisions/protection of rights/redress for injuries / William C. Koch, Jr. -- Right to a jury trial. Magna Carta and the right to trial by jury / Thomas J. McSweeney -- Writ of habeas corpus. Habeas corpus and Magna Carta / Justin Wert -- Executive power. Magna Carta and the judges : why Magna Carta matters / The Right Honourable Lady Justice Arden D.B.E. -- No taxation without representation. King John, Magna Carta and taxation / Jane Frecknall-Hughes -- Magna Carta and culture. King John and Magna Carta in popular culture / Carolyn Harris -- Magna Charta or the Great Charter of King John.