Legacy of Suppression: Freedom of Speech and Press in Early American History by Leonard Williams Levy is a comprehensive examination of the history of free speech and press in the United States during the early years of its formation. The book explores the various ways in which the government and other powerful institutions suppressed the rights of individuals to express themselves freely and openly.Levy's work covers a range of topics, including the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, the role of the judiciary in suppressing ...
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Legacy of Suppression: Freedom of Speech and Press in Early American History by Leonard Williams Levy is a comprehensive examination of the history of free speech and press in the United States during the early years of its formation. The book explores the various ways in which the government and other powerful institutions suppressed the rights of individuals to express themselves freely and openly.Levy's work covers a range of topics, including the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, the role of the judiciary in suppressing free speech and press, and the impact of slavery on the freedom of expression. He also delves into the lives of prominent figures such as John Peter Zenger, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, who fought tirelessly to defend the rights of free speech and press.The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the complex legal and social factors that shaped the development of free speech and press in America. It also highlights the ongoing struggle to protect these fundamental rights in the face of ongoing challenges from government and other powerful institutions.Overall, Legacy of Suppression is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of free speech and press in America, and the ongoing struggle to protect these fundamental rights in the modern era. Levy's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book an accessible and informative resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of Legacy of suppression; freedom of speech and press in to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by JDH Lawton OK rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LAWTON, OK, UNITED STATES, published 1960 by Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.
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Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
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1960
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English
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. xiv, 353 p. 22 cm. LCCN 60008449 Type of material Book Personal name Levy, Leonard W. (Leonard Williams), 1923-2006. Main title Legacy of suppression; freedom of speech and press in early American history. Published/Created Cambridge, Mass., Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1960. Description xiv, 353 p. 22 cm. LC classification JC591. L2 Subjects Freedom of speech--United States--History. Freedom of the press--United States--History. Notes Bibliography: p. [321]-339. Dewey class no. 323.443 Geographic area code n-us---
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Good. First edition copy. Collectible-Good. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. Dust jacket price clipped. Writing inside. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (united states, history)
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