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Alfred's Appeal: Containing His Address to the Court of King's Bench, on the Subject of the Marriage of Mary Anne Fitzherbert, and Her Intrigue With Count Bellois (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Alfred’s Appeal presents a fiery, historical plea for press freedom and personal integrity in a court case about public accusations of intimate misconduct.
This edition compiles the full address to the Court of King’s Bench, revealing the author’s defense of truth, reputation, and civil liberties in the face of legal proceedings and political pressure.
Explore a vivid firsthand voice that argues the balance between libel, truth, and government power. The text surveys the mechanics of the Crown Office, the role of the press, and the personal costs of battles over reputation. It frames questions about virtue, public opinion, and liberty in a sharply argued, era-specific context.
- Plain explanations of how libel cases work in the Crown Office system
- Arguments about the impact of public accusations on reputation and liberty
- Discussion of press freedom, censorship, and the public good
- Rhetorical appeals to principles of justice, integrity, and constitutional rights
Ideal for readers interested in legal history, freedom of the press, and the rhetoric of political pamphlets from this period.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a rare and noteworthy First Amendment speech delivered by the author, who challenged the 18th-century British Crown's restrictions on the press with brilliant, bold reasoning. Having faced imprisonment for libel, the author argues that truth should not be legally considered libel, that juries should have the authority to consider the truth or falsity of printed statements, and that authors should enjoy freedom from relentless persecution so that they may contribute their ideas to the ongoing national discourse. His reasoning provides a crucial foundation for understanding the delicate balance between freedom of speech and the protection of individual reputations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331117322_0
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