Magna Carta: Text and Commentary

Magna Carta: Text and Commentary by A.E. Dick Howard is a classic and indispensable volume first published in 1964, offering the full English text of the Magna Carta alongside a detailed chapter-by-chapter commentary on its history and provisions. The book situates this foundational document within the broader context of constitutionalism, especially highlighting its renewed relevance after the Cold War. Howard’s commentary provides a cogent introduction that helps readers understand Magna Carta’s role in the development of constitutionally limited government and its enduring influence on legal and political systems, particularly in the UK and the US. The volume is widely used as a classroom reference and appreciated for making the Magna Carta accessible and meaningful to students and scholars alike.