# Episode 97: Let’s Put It In Writing

An episode of [The History of English Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/538608536), 27 Jul 2017, 1 h 02 min.

Audio: https://media.blubrry.com/historyofenglish/content.blubrry.com/historyofenglish/Episode-97-Lets-Put-It-In-Writing.mp3

The early 13th Century saw a massive increase in the production of government documents, including charters and official letters. In this episode, we explore the changing role of the written word in the Middle Ages. We also examine how King John’s financial exploitation of his barons led to revolt and Magna Carta. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 97

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