9780282585709 - The Excellent Priviledge of Liberty and Property: Being a Reprint and Fac-Simile of the First American Edition of Magna Charta, Printed in 1687 Under the Direction ... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a reproduction of the first American printing of the Magna Carta, revealing the context and motivations behind its initial reproduction. Published in 1687, the Magna Carta was an instrumental text in the development of English liberty and democratic principles, granting rights and freedoms to free-born English subjects and providing a foundation for legal and political systems. This book unveils the role of William Penn, a significant figure in the Quaker movement, in reproducing the charter to champion civil and religious liberty in his colony of Pennsylvania. Furthermore, it explores the historical and political context of the charter's adoption, discussing how it laid the groundwork for future democratic ideals and constitutional principles. Through a detailed examination of The Excellent Priviledge of Liberty and Property, this book underscores the profound impact of the Magna Carta on shaping the course of English and American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.