The Roman Republic and its constitution of habits
Rome replaced its kings with a republic of magistracies, senates and assemblies, laced with checks, terms and vetoes — evolving for five centuries.
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The Twelve Tables: Rome's first written law
Rome's first codified law code was publicly posted so citizens could see — and demand — the rules that governed them.
Magna Carta binds the king
Rebel English barons forced King John to seal a charter conceding that the crown is subject to law.
The French Revolution declares rights
France abolished its monarchy in the name of liberty, equality and fraternity, issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man — and descended into terror and war.
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The Roman Republic and its constitution of habits
Rome replaced its kings with a republic of magistracies, senates and assemblies, laced with checks, terms and vetoes — evolving for five centuries.
The Twelve Tables: Rome's first written law
Rome's first codified law code was publicly posted so citizens could see — and demand — the rules that governed them.
Magna Carta binds the king
Rebel English barons forced King John to seal a charter conceding that the crown is subject to law.
The French Revolution declares rights
France abolished its monarchy in the name of liberty, equality and fraternity, issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man — and descended into terror and war.