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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 evolution of press freedom in England, particularly after the introduction of printing. It details the establishment of the Stationers' Company in 1557, which granted 97 London stationers exclusive rights to print and publish. This centralization of printing in London placed it under strict government oversight, requiring anyone wishing to print to obtain a special license. The Company also held the authority to monitor and confiscate unauthorized publications, highlighting the tension between regulation and freedom of expression in early modern England.

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Areopagitica, John Milton

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Sous-titre
A speech for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing, to the Parlament of England (Annotated - Easy to Read Layout)
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
SSEL
Publié
2021
Format
souple
Pages
128
ISBN13
9791029912948
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The book explores the evolution of press freedom in England, particularly after the introduction of printing. It details the establishment of the Stationers' Company in 1557, which granted 97 London stationers exclusive rights to print and publish. This centralization of printing in London placed it under strict government oversight, requiring anyone wishing to print to obtain a special license. The Company also held the authority to monitor and confiscate unauthorized publications, highlighting the tension between regulation and freedom of expression in early modern England.