The World's First Full Press Freedom The Radical Experiment of Denmark-Norway 1770-1773

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 pam...

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Main Author: Langen, Ulrik (auth)
Other Authors: Stjernfelt, Frederik (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2022
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (551 p.)
ISBN:9783110771800
9783110771237
9783110771862
Access:Open Access