The Three Trials Of William Hone
- To Which Is Added The Trial By Jury (1818)
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- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 164
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x9 mm.
- Vægt:
- 227 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 23. november 2024
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Beskrivelse af The Three Trials Of William Hone
The Three Trials of William Hone is a historical book written by William Hone himself in 1818. The book is a detailed account of the three trials that Hone went through in the early 19th century. These trials were related to his political satire and criticism of the government.The first trial was for publishing a parody of the Anglican Church's liturgy. The second trial was for publishing a political satire that criticized the government's policies. The third trial was for publishing a pamphlet that criticized the government's use of spies to monitor political dissent.Hone's trials were significant because they were a test of the freedom of the press and the right to free speech. The book provides a detailed account of the trials, including the legal arguments made by Hone and his lawyers, the reactions of the judges, and the public response to the trials.In addition to the three trials, the book also includes Hone's Trial by Jury, which is a satirical play that mocks the legal system and the government's use of spies. The play was written by Hone during his imprisonment and was performed for the first time after his release.Overall, The Three Trials of William Hone is an important historical document that provides insight into the struggle for freedom of the press and free speech in 19th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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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