NoOrdinaryBees t1_izq9p2n wrote on December 11, 2022 at 1:11 AM Reply to comment by PrimeNumbersby2 in The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 by LukeMarwood Pretty much. It’s undeniable that the document has had a huge influence on Western jurisprudence and governance, but at the time it was pretty inconsequential. That context gets lost far too often when it’s discussed. Permalink Parent 22
NoOrdinaryBees t1_izq9p2n wrote
Reply to comment by PrimeNumbersby2 in The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 by LukeMarwood
Pretty much. It’s undeniable that the document has had a huge influence on Western jurisprudence and governance, but at the time it was pretty inconsequential. That context gets lost far too often when it’s discussed.