The World's First Full Press Freedom

Ulrik Langen, Frederik Stjernfelt

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The Radical Experiment of Denmark-Norway 1770-1773

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Publisher:: Carlsberg Foundation
Publisher:: De Gruyter, 08/2024
Binding:: Gebunden, HC runder Rücken kaschiert
Language:: Englisch
ISBN-13:: 9783110771237
Item number:: 10884342
Volume:: 568 Pages
Weight:: 1068 g
Format:: 242 x 177 mm
Thickness:: 36 mm
Release date:: 13.8.2024
Note: Caution: Product is not in German language

Blurb

The book investigates the world's first full legal press freedom. In 1770, king Christian 7's physician, the German enlightener J. F. Struensee, effectively became ruler of Denmark. His first decree, complete abandonment of censorship, led to 3 years of press freedom and an avalanche of pamphlets and debates. In early 1772, a coup led to his execution, giving rise to European outcry and fascination with the radical political experiment of Denmark.