In 1199 A.D., a veteran of the late King Richard’s crusade discovers corruption and treason within the highest levels of English aristocracy and attempts to persuade the newly-crowned King John to adopt a Charter of Rights to protect the people…but the king has his own view on how to rule. [ Robin Hood credits: Dir: Ridley Scott/ Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen/ 140 min/ Action-Adventure/ Corrupt government, Anti-taxation, Resistance to tyranny]
External Reviews
“You may have heard that Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor, but that was just liberal media propaganda. This Robin is no socialist bandit practicing freelance wealth redistribution, but rather a manly libertarian rebel striking out against high taxes and a big government scheme to trample the ancient liberties of property owners and provincial nobles. Don’t tread on him!”
–The New York Times
“The new movie is a departure from other versions, with Robin involved in the Magna Carta and also the Forest Charter which, ‘In contrast to Magna Carta, it provided some real rights, privileges and protections for the common man against the abuses of the encroaching aristocracy.’”
–The Libertarian Standard
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Book: The Adventures of iRobin Hood (Puffin Classics)
Book: A Brief History of Robin Hood