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The article discusses the legacy and history of the Magna Carta. Topics covered include the history of the dispute between King John of England and the barons which produced the text of the Magna Carta, its reinvention in the 17th and 18th centuries, and the consolidation of the legal and constitutional reputation in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The article discusses Medieval aristocratic couple Isabel de Clare and William Marshal. Isabel was a notable heiress as the only surviving child of Richard fitz Gilbert de Clare, also known as Strongbow, and Aoife Mac Murchada, who owned Leinster, Ireland as well as extensive tracts of land in Wales, England and Normandy. After the death of her father, Isabel became a royal ward of King Richard of England who arranged her marriage to William Marshal, a professional soldier with Richard's court. The author describes the political intrigues and maneuvers of the couple, especially those involving King John of England, King Philip II of France, and King Henry III of England. INSETS: Isabel de Clare's pedigree;William marshal's pedigree.

This section offers news briefs relating to education in Great Britain as of June 1, 2015. Topics discussed include the Extended Leadership Group's advice on how to mark every student's work once a week, the weakness of King John and the legacy and history of Magna Carta, and the problems of ruling in the medieval period.