The Magna Carta, Part 2 : Revolt of the Nobles and the signing of the Magna carta.

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Explains that during the reigns of strong kings, the Crown had tremendous power, but when a weak king was on the throne, the barons asserted their rights. Dramatizes events after the crowning of John which brought the conflict between kings and barons to a climax and resulted in the signing of the Magna Carta. Filmed in England. For more on director John Barnes, visit http://www.afana.org/barnesbio.htm


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