10: The Angevins and the Magna Carta

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of the Magna Carta and its impact on liberty and American history.

Everyone has heard of the Magna Carta and its importance to liberty and the foundation of America, but what was it? What happened and why is it important? Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief explain it. For podcasts released months in advance and commercial free, video, show notes and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Chris Spangle

Guest: Matt Wittlief

Topics covered

• Magna Carta
• liberty
• American foundation
• historical significance
• Angevins

Keywords

• Magna Carta
• liberty
• Angevins
• history
• America

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Magna Carta

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