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Magna Carta

Season 1
It's perhaps the most famous constitutional document in history. It's inspired many others, including the American Declaration of Independence and the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Renowned historian David Starkey explores Magna Carta, created in 1215 to check the abuses of King John. Inked on animal skin, this document would have a profound influence of England and the wider world.
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  1. S1 E1 - Magna Carta
    January 25, 2015
    59min
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    It's perhaps the most famous constitutional document in history. It's inspired many others, including the American Declaration of Independence and the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Renowned historian David Starkey explores Magna Carta, created in 1215 to check the abuses of King John. Inked on animal skin, this document would have a profound influence of England and the wider world.
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Producers
Nicolas Kent
Cast
David Starkey
Studio
Oxford Film and Television Company
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