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Beyond Magna Carta: Some Suggestions for Teaching about Medieval Liberty

by Charles West on April 22, 2015

What medieval historian’s heart did not thrill to yesterday's news that every primary school in England will be sent a copy of Magna Carta, together with interpretative guides which show English history (indeed apparently global history)

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