In his huge tome, Dan Jones barely mentions Magna Carta — historically, the first, embryonic establishment of human freedom! Indeed, before Magna Carta, there had never been any serious effort to limit royal power, whether labeled Pharaoh, Caesar, Emperor, King, Queen, et al! Very sad, and more, terrifying!

I’ve read 3 previous books written by Dan without leaving a written review. All of them were great books. It just didn’t seem right bypassing this one. I found myself limiting my reading time, so I wouldn’t finish too soon. I didn’t want it to end. This book was phenomenal. Thanks Dan!

Some good insights packed in the text. But almost 50 percent of book is dates and kings. Finally gets better after crusades. he took on way too much.