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Declaration Of The Friends Of The Liberty Of The Press: Assembled At The Crown And Anchor Tavern (1793)

Declaration Of The Friends Of The Liberty Of The Press: Assembled At The Crown And Anchor Tavern (1793)

Erskine, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1104115719
ISBN13: 9781104115715
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The book titled Declaration Of The Friends Of The Liberty Of The Press: Assembled At The Crown And Anchor Tavern (1793) is a collection of speeches and declarations made by Thomas Erskine and other supporters of the freedom of the press. The book documents a meeting that took place at the Crown and Anchor Tavern in London in 1793, where Erskine and his colleagues gathered to discuss the importance of free speech and the dangers of censorship.The book contains a number of speeches and declarations that were made at the meeting, including Erskine's own speech in which he argued that the freedom of the press was essential for the protection of individual rights and the preservation of democracy. Other speakers at the meeting included William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, and John Horne Tooke, all of whom made passionate arguments in favor of free speech and the press.The book also includes a detailed account of the meeting itself, including descriptions of the attendees, the atmosphere, and the discussions that took place. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the ongoing struggle for freedom of expression that continues to this day.Overall, Declaration Of The Friends Of The Liberty Of The Press: Assembled At The Crown And Anchor Tavern (1793) is an important historical document that sheds light on the early days of the fight for free speech and the press. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of civil liberties and the ongoing struggle for freedom of expression.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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