King John and Magna Carta - a podcast by Royal Holloway History Dept

Episode 2 sees Sam focus his attention on the reign of King John and, in particular, the sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215. This episode will give some background to the creation of the Magna Carta as well as some insight into what life was like for people in the 13th Century. 

Sam answers the big questions:  how did it come to pass in a country ruled by absolute power? How was King John convinced to give up some of his sovereignty? How successful was Magna Carta at the time and why is it remembered today? 

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