A Brief Narrative of the Case and Tryal of John Peter Zenger: with Related Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)

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UPC:
9780312474430
Binding:
Paperback
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Publication Date:
2/22/2010
Author:
Paul Finkelman
Language:
english
Edition:
Reprint
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A Brief Narrative of the Case and Tryal of John Peter Zenger is one of the most significant publications of colonial America and represents a major turning point in the history of freedom of the press and the political development of colonial America and the early republic. The book, published by Zenger in 1736, recounts his 1735 trial on charges of seditious libel and contains groundbreaking arguments by Zengers attorney, Andrew Hamilton. In this volume which reprints the text of the Narrative as well as other contemporary documents, including excerpts from Zengers newspaper Paul Finkelman provides a thorough and lively overview of the issues, events, and political intrigue surrounding the Zenger trial and offers a broad perspective on the trials long-term impact. Finkelmans introduction and headnotes to the documents provide historical context and analysis, which make the documents accessible to students. Other useful pedagogical aids include a chronology, questions for consideration, and a selected bibliography.