An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
62. Magna Carta
June 10, 2021
Description
Books Referenced
Author: W.C. Sellar and R.J. Yeatman
Context:
Referenced when discussing King John's reputation, noting that the book describes him as 'our first memorable wicked uncle in English history'
Author: Ted Vallance
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Mentioned when introducing the guest Ted Vallance, describing him as the author of this book
Author: David Carpenter (editor)
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Tom mentions having David Carpenter's Penguin Classics edition of Magna Carta, which came out in 2015 for the anniversary, and reads from it during the discussion
Author: Sir Edward Coke
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Referenced as a crucial text in the 17th century reimagining of Magna Carta, described as posthumously published in 1642, where Coke calls Magna Carta 'the fountain of all the fundamental laws'