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Give an example of a modern legal or political idea that can be traced back to medieval England?
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What are some modern legal or political ideas that have their roots in medieval England?
In Medieval England a legal idea is that they gave death penalty, and still do nowadays.
Where was medieval York?
medieval york was where modern york, England, is today
What modern cities were in England during medieval times?
London
Are the french used in medieval England the same as the present modern french?
This does not make any sense
What developments in medieval England influenced modern democratic law?
The biggest development from medieval England that influenced modern democratic law was democracy. The right to vote is the primary thing that developed throughout history. It can be traced back to Athens in the 6th century.
What has the author Charles Henry Beeson written?
Charles Henry Beeson has written: 'A primer of medieval Latin' -- subject(s): Latin language, Medieval and modern, Latin literature, Medieval and modern, Medieval and modern Latin language, Medieval and modern Latin literature, Readers
What is a thesis staement for why the Holocaust started?
The Holocaust was the result of a modern world dealing with medieval issues. Is one example.
What are some modern legal or political ideas that have their roots to medieval England?
Our court system has roots in Medieval England. The fact that people give oral testimony in court comes from this time. People couldn't read or write so they had to tell their story orally to the judge. Some property rights and water rights issues also come from this time. The Magna Carta listed individual rights for freemen for the first time in history.
Do kings exist now in modern times?
Yes, they do still exist in modern times. For example, King Juan Carlos of Spain and Queen Elizabeth II of England. However, they do not have any political power and are seen as more of a "figure head" for the country they reside in. The majority of the political power belongs to the Prime Minister, who is similar to a President. Despite not having political power anymore, modern monarchs still attend conferences and are respected by the people of their country.
What has the author Gary Remer written?
Gary Remer has written: 'Humanism and the rhetoric of toleration' -- subject(s): Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern), Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern), Christianity, Christianity and literature, Classical influences, History, History and criticism, Humanists, Medieval and modern Latin prose literature, Political and social views, Religious aspects of Rhetoric, Religious tolerance, Renaissance, Rhetoric, Toleration in literature
Was Henry VIII more of a medieval than modern king?
henry the 8th was a modern king end of lol
What has the author Fiona Somerset written?
Fiona Somerset has written: 'Clerical discourse and lay audience in late medieval England' -- subject(s): Authors and readers, Books and reading, Catholic Church, Christian literature, English (Middle), Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern), Clergy, History, History and criticism, Intellectual life, Laity, Latin language, Medieval and modern, Learning and scholarship, Medieval and modern Latin language, Religious thought, Translating into English, Translations into English
