The Magna Carta Chronicle: A Young Person's Guide to 800 Years in the Fight for Freedom: 1 - Softcover

Having lived with the creation, and now looking forward to the delivery, of the Magna Carta Chronicle Wallbook, I ve been lucky enough to have been convinced by Christopher Lloyd to back it both financially on behalf of the 800th Committee and personally buying one of the first advance purchase copies, knowing it to be fun, informative, even painlessly educational, of history since the Magna Carta was agreed by Bad King John in 1215 at Runnymede. The Chronicle follows the development of the rule of law and of human rights since then, up to today. It is suitable for everyone from 8 to 80, and earlier and later. I wish I d been able to see it with my parents when I was 4, by myself at 14, with my kids at 24, and now with my granddaughter and even in a few years, my great grandchildren . --Sir Robert Worcester, Chairman, Magna Carta 800th Anniversary Commemoration Committee

Explore the fight for freedom, from the Magna Carta to today, with this visually stunning timeline of key moments in civil rights! The 2-metre-long, fold-out timeline is uniquely broken out by date and world locations, with over 150 pictures and captions. From the original sealing of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215, to Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize, the most important moments in the fight for citizens' rights under their governments are highlighted. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of nearly 40 newspaper articles, highlights historical actions such as the banning of slavery in Britain, women's voting rights, and the end of Apartheid in South Africa. Other features include a fifty-question quiz and a copy of the Salisbury Cathedral Magna Carta document, emphasizing clauses around justice, freedom of cities, and no taxation without representation. Perfect for history buffs of any age!