That's an important distinction. The Magna Carta was essentially a peace treaty between the king and rebellious nobles. It was a significant document in the context of the divine right of kings, and it had some relevance to free men who weren't nobility. However, it was largely a moot point to serfs bound to the land.baldeagle wrote:The Magna Carta granted rights to the barons, not the serfs.
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