The precursor to Magna Carta?

In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses Henry I and the Coronation Charter. The Coronation Charter is considered a precursor to Magna Carta.

1. How fair is it to see the Coronation Charter as a precursor to Magna Carta?
2. What did Henry I think the Coronation Charter was for?
3. Was it intended as a short term fix to legitimise his claim to the throne?
4. Why do subsequent monarchs ignore it?

In order to access the full content of the podcasts please Login or Join the HA.