“Moonrise, Aurora, Nebraska” by Twyla M. Hansen from Rock. Tree. Bird. © The Backwaters Press, 2017. ORIGINAL TEXT AND AUDIO - 2017 On this date in 1215, England’s barons delivered an ultimatum to King John, which ultimately led to the Magna Carta. In 1215, England was on the brink of civil war. King John had taxed the church and the barons heavily to fund the Third Crusade, defend his holdings in Normandy, and pay for unsuccessful wars. The barons met in January 1215 to discuss the matter, and agreed to “stand fast for the liberty of the church and the realm.” It wasn’t the first time that noblemen had risen up against an English king, but in the past the aim had been to put a new man on the throne. This time, the barons aimed to change the nature of the monarchy itself. Over the next few months, they wrote up a list of demands.
TWA for Friday, May 12, 2017
TWA for Friday, May 12, 2017
TWA for Friday, May 12, 2017
“Moonrise, Aurora, Nebraska” by Twyla M. Hansen from Rock. Tree. Bird. © The Backwaters Press, 2017. ORIGINAL TEXT AND AUDIO - 2017 On this date in 1215, England’s barons delivered an ultimatum to King John, which ultimately led to the Magna Carta. In 1215, England was on the brink of civil war. King John had taxed the church and the barons heavily to fund the Third Crusade, defend his holdings in Normandy, and pay for unsuccessful wars. The barons met in January 1215 to discuss the matter, and agreed to “stand fast for the liberty of the church and the realm.” It wasn’t the first time that noblemen had risen up against an English king, but in the past the aim had been to put a new man on the throne. This time, the barons aimed to change the nature of the monarchy itself. Over the next few months, they wrote up a list of demands.