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    33. Magna Carta

    33. Magna Carta

    FromNeil Oliver Podcast

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    33. Magna Carta

    FromNeil Oliver Podcast

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    Length:
    29 minutes
    Released:
    Jan 5, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    This week, Neil travels to see an iconic document that shook the world.In 1215 a battling king squared up to his rebellious barons in a power struggle produced Magna Carta and a new political order. A charter of rights that started to pin back the monarchy, Magna Carta declared not even a king is above the law. Never again would an English monarch have absolute power. Magna Carta and a follow-up document the Charter of the Forest helped lay the foundations for parliamentary democracy, shaping the world we live in today.Check out, NEIL OLIVER LOVE LETTER – the series INSTAGRAM account Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Released:
    Jan 5, 2021
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    The History Podcast with Neil OliverSeason One: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British IslesSeason Two: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the WorldBe prepared to be swept away by Neil as he turns us all into time travellers!In this very personal and idiosyncratic journey Neil takes us with him on a thrilling adventure, taking us through time and space, giving us a unique insight into the whole of human history.Useful links:Neil Oliver Patreon Site – https://www.patreon.com/neiloliverSeries Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletterPodcast series – all the usual providers - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-olivers-love-letter-to-the-british-islesNeil Oliver's Love Letter to the British Isles & Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the World are both FBF Podcast Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.