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Areopagitica

A speech for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing, to the Parlament of England (Annotated - Easy to Read Layout)

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The book explores the historical evolution of press freedom in England, beginning with the introduction of printing. It highlights the establishment of the Stationers' Company in 1557, which granted exclusive printing rights to a select group of London stationers. This centralization of printing under government oversight restricted legal printing to licensed members of the Company, empowering them to monitor and confiscate unauthorized publications. The narrative delves into the implications of these regulations on freedom of expression and the publishing industry.

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Areopagitica, John Milton

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2021
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Sottotitolo
A speech for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing, to the Parlament of England (Annotated - Easy to Read Layout)
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
SSEL
Pubblicato
2021
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
128
ISBN13
9791029912955
Serie
Descrizione
The book explores the historical evolution of press freedom in England, beginning with the introduction of printing. It highlights the establishment of the Stationers' Company in 1557, which granted exclusive printing rights to a select group of London stationers. This centralization of printing under government oversight restricted legal printing to licensed members of the Company, empowering them to monitor and confiscate unauthorized publications. The narrative delves into the implications of these regulations on freedom of expression and the publishing industry.