Magna Carta the King in the charters. In addition, medieval cases referred to the clauses in Magna Carta which dealt with specific issues such as wardship and dower, debt collection, and keeping rivers free for navigation. Even in the 13th century, some clauses of Magna Carta rarely appeared in legal cases, either because the issues concerned were no longer relevant, or because Magna Carta had been superseded by more relevant legislation. By 1350 half the clauses of Magna Carta were no longer actively used. During the reign of King Edward III six measures, later known as the "Six Statutes", were passed between
1215: The Year of Magna Carta Magna Carta. Some of the myths include: The Magna Carta having no meaning after Prince Louis was crowned king and that it would not be an influential document for the rest of the world. "1215: The Year of Magna Carta" has received positive reviews from several critics and historians. It has been noted as a historical document that has “bestseller written all over it.” The one aspect every critic seems to enjoy is how the book tells of every fine detail that occurred during the Medieval era. Journalist Christina Hardyment was surprised to learn that King John used glasses to