Magna Carta : Rise of the English Monarchy (1959)

In 1215, King John of England faced discontent from his Barons, leading to the creation of the Magna Carta, a landmark document aimed at limiting royal authority. The film outlines the historical context beginning with the Norman Conquest in 1066, where William the Conqueror established a powerful centralized government and a new feudal system. Subsequent kings, including Henry I and Henry II, further centralized power through taxation and legal reforms, causing tension with the Barons. King John’s reign was marked by tyranny and conflict, ultimately resulting in the drafting of the Magna Carta to address grievances and establish rights and liberties.

Keywords
Magna Carta, King John, feudalism, William the Conqueror, Henry II, taxation, Barons, English monarchy, historical conflict, rights and liberties

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