The Trial of Peter Zenger by Vincent Buranelli

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Editor Buranelli, Vincent, 1919-2012
LoC No. 57006370
Title The Trial of Peter Zenger
Note Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Trial of Peter Zenger" by Vincent Buranelli is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book details the significant trial of John Peter Zenger, a printer accused of seditious libel against the colonial Governor of New York, William Cosby. This landmark case represents a pivotal moment in the fight for freedom of the press in colonial America and highlights the fundamental principles surrounding journalism and governmental power. The beginning of the work introduces the context surrounding Zenger's trial, establishing the tensions in colonial New York between Governor Cosby and his political opponents, notably the Popular Party led by figures like James Alexander. Zenger, who was running the oppositional newspaper, the "New York Weekly Journal", finds himself imprisoned for publishing articles critical of Cosby's administration. The opening gives readers a glimpse into the political landscape of the time, the conflicts between elite families, and the emergence of a bold press willing to challenge authority, setting the stage for the dramatic courtroom battles that would defend the right to free speech and establish a precedent for future legal cases in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Subject New York weekly journal
Subject Zenger, John Peter, 1697-1746
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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