Celebrate the spirit of English democracy and freedom with this stirring defense of individual liberties. Written by the renowned scholar William Nelson, this book traces the history of English liberties from the Magna Carta to the present day, highlighting the many struggles and triumphs of the English people in their fight for freedom and self-determination. Whether you are a historian or simply passionate about the ideals of democracy, this book is an inspiring and illuminating read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.