9781331117322 - Alfred's Appeal: Containing His Address to the Court of King's Bench, on the Subject of the Marriage of Mary Anne Fitzherbert, and Her Intrigue With Count Bellois (... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a rare and noteworthy First Amendment speech delivered by the author, who challenged the 18th-century British Crown's restrictions on the press with brilliant, bold reasoning. Having faced imprisonment for libel, the author argues that truth should not be legally considered libel, that juries should have the authority to consider the truth or falsity of printed statements, and that authors should enjoy freedom from relentless persecution so that they may contribute their ideas to the ongoing national discourse. His reasoning provides a crucial foundation for understanding the delicate balance between freedom of speech and the protection of individual reputations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.