The Freedom of Speech and Writing Upon Public Affairs Considered: With an Historical View of the Roman Imperial Laws Against Libels ..., the Nature an

This book examines the issue of free speech and writing in the context of historical Roman imperial laws against libel. Adams and Bollan argue in favor of freedom of speech and criticize the use of torture against those who express dissenting opinions.
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Product details

• Authors: John Adams, William Bollan
• Assisted by: John Adams Library (Boston Public Lib (Editor)
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.07.2023
• EAN: 9781022219182
• ISBN: 978-1-02-221918-2
• No. of pages: 166
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 240 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History