King John and Magna Carta

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John became king of England in 1199. The author provides fascinating insights into John’s rule, which ultimately leads to the story of Magna Carta. Magna Carta placed huge impositions on the king; now he could no longer rule arbitrarily but only in accordance with ‘the law of the land’. This guide is a perfect mix of the incompetent rule of King John and his legacy, Magna Carta.