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Freedom of Speech, 1500–1850

Series: Politics, Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain
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Freedom of Speech, 1500–1850 is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of the concept of freedom of speech from the early modern period to the mid-19th century. The book delves into the philosophical and political developments that shaped this vital liberty across several centuries and regions. Through a detailed historical analysis, it uncovers the influences, challenges, and transformations that have contributed to the ongoing discourse around free speech.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring the evolution of free speech from the Renaissance through to the early modern period. It delves into how the concept transformed various political, social, and religious landscapes, offering an in-depth historical analysis of significant cultural shifts that shaped political discourse.

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This collection offers bold reappraisals of the history of freedom of speech in the pre-modern Anglophone world. It addresses the aims and effectiveness of official policies, the thorny issues with which contemporaries grappled and the claims that were and were not made about freedom of expression.

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This collection brings together historians, political theorists and literary scholars to provide historical perspectives on the modern debate over freedom of speech, particularly the question of whether limitations might be necessary given religious pluralism and concerns about hate speech.

It integrates religion into the history of free speech and rethinks what is sometimes regarded as a coherent tradition of more or less absolutist justifications for free expression. Contributors examine the aims and effectiveness of government policies, the sometimes contingent ways in which freedom of speech became a reality, and a wide range of canonical and non-canonical texts in which contemporaries outlined their ideas and ideals.

Overall, Freedom of Speech, 1500–1850 argues that while the period from 1500 to 1850 witnessed considerable change in terms of both ideas and practices, these were more or less distinct from those that characterise modern debates.

Series: Politics, Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain

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Freedom of Speech, 1500–1850 is praised as an ambitious work that provides new insights into the study of free speech. It consists of a well-curated collection of essays by top scholars and appeals to those interested in the complex history of free expression. The editors have been commended for assembling a compelling discussion on the historical roots of a key aspect of modern political thought.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526167064

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Contributors:

  • Edited by Robert Ingram
  • Edited by Jason Peacey
  • Edited by Alex W. Barber
  • Edited by Jason Peacey

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 280

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Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Politics, Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain

About the Author

Robert G. Ingram is Professor of History at Ohio University
Jason Peacey is Professor of Early Modern British History at University College London
Alex W. Barber is Assistant Professor of Early Modern British History at Durham University

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