Middle+Ages+Documents


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 * = Domesday Book=

The Domesday Book was ordered by William the Conqueror to unmask the economic and relating resources of England. The survey that resulted in the book began in 1086 A.D. The book provides details on most part of England, especially the land conquered by William. The book has the list of every castles, field, and pigpen in England. The information in the Domesday Book helped William and later English kings build an efficient system of tax collecting. || = Magna Carta=

The Magna Carta was signed by the King John of England in 1215. He is remembered mostly for being forced to accept the Magna Carta. It was designed to limit the power of monarch;s or the kings. The Magna Carta contained two important ideas. First, it says that the nobles had some rights. Later, the rights that were given to the nobles were extended to all English citizens. Second, the Magna Carta made it clear that the monarch must obey the law. ||