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Review of Magna Carta R.I.P?
[Following is a volunteer review of "Magna Carta R.I.P?" by Jude Meritus.]
Jude Meritus's "Magna Carta R.I.P?" is far different from the average dry book on legal history. It is a firebrand sewn into a book; it is an outspoken criticism of a perceived diminution from the nostalgia for the ideals that were enshrined in that remarkable 13th-century document. However, is it sound reasoning or a return to the past?
Meritus portrays the Magna Carta in all its splendor as a torch of liberty, the ultimate sign of the impossibility of absolute power and the guarantee of people's rights. He laments that these days the world is more and more leaving behind such principles. He brings this as he mixes the call to go back to the spirit of the Magna Carta with a sense of urgency and also with his call for RIP.
The strength of the book could be its own downfall. The lens of Meritus' ocean-deep Christian faith through which he views Magna Carta's legacy. But again, he uses religious teachings and examples throughout his book, which some people can relate to, while others might feel left out of the talk in which they are only distantly involved. The title, Magna Carta RIP, is reminiscent of a death, a funeral for the ideals that have passed. But under the big sadness of the loss, there is a little hint of a challenge. Meritus motivates the public to repossess the Magna Carta’s principles and guard them against the contemporary world’s attempt to undermine personal freedoms.
If you are, however, a history buff seeking a passionless examination of the Magna Carta, then this book may fail to warm your heart. The documentary by Meritus doesn't investigate the historical nuances of the Declaration or the changes it has undergone throughout its life. Nevertheless, the die-hard citizen who craves deeper knowledge of the work’s veracity is given a powerful, if one-sided, view by Magna Carta RIP. Many strengths stem from the book’s passion, but it must consider more than one historical context and non-religious threats to private liberties to make the arguments more effective. The editing process was very well done; there were no grammatical mistakes, and I didn't notice anything to criticize. This is a 5 out of 5 star book.
"Magna Carta R.I.P?" provides a stimulating story, so one should view it with a critical mind. If you are looking for an ardent champion of individual rights and a warning call to citizen responsibility, this book will enlighten your mind. Nevertheless, you may want to look further when you have to have a balanced historical analysis or perspective that is beyond the religious discourse.
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Jude Meritus's "Magna Carta R.I.P?" is far different from the average dry book on legal history. It is a firebrand sewn into a book; it is an outspoken criticism of a perceived diminution from the nostalgia for the ideals that were enshrined in that remarkable 13th-century document. However, is it sound reasoning or a return to the past?
Meritus portrays the Magna Carta in all its splendor as a torch of liberty, the ultimate sign of the impossibility of absolute power and the guarantee of people's rights. He laments that these days the world is more and more leaving behind such principles. He brings this as he mixes the call to go back to the spirit of the Magna Carta with a sense of urgency and also with his call for RIP.
The strength of the book could be its own downfall. The lens of Meritus' ocean-deep Christian faith through which he views Magna Carta's legacy. But again, he uses religious teachings and examples throughout his book, which some people can relate to, while others might feel left out of the talk in which they are only distantly involved. The title, Magna Carta RIP, is reminiscent of a death, a funeral for the ideals that have passed. But under the big sadness of the loss, there is a little hint of a challenge. Meritus motivates the public to repossess the Magna Carta’s principles and guard them against the contemporary world’s attempt to undermine personal freedoms.
If you are, however, a history buff seeking a passionless examination of the Magna Carta, then this book may fail to warm your heart. The documentary by Meritus doesn't investigate the historical nuances of the Declaration or the changes it has undergone throughout its life. Nevertheless, the die-hard citizen who craves deeper knowledge of the work’s veracity is given a powerful, if one-sided, view by Magna Carta RIP. Many strengths stem from the book’s passion, but it must consider more than one historical context and non-religious threats to private liberties to make the arguments more effective. The editing process was very well done; there were no grammatical mistakes, and I didn't notice anything to criticize. This is a 5 out of 5 star book.
"Magna Carta R.I.P?" provides a stimulating story, so one should view it with a critical mind. If you are looking for an ardent champion of individual rights and a warning call to citizen responsibility, this book will enlighten your mind. Nevertheless, you may want to look further when you have to have a balanced historical analysis or perspective that is beyond the religious discourse.
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Magna Carta R.I.P?
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