A Brief Narrative of the Case and Tryal of John Peter Zenger: with Related Documents

by Paul Finkelman

Combining the original text with contemporary documents, Brief Narrative of the Case and Tryal of John Peter Zenger recounts Zenger's 1735 trial on charges of seditious libel highlighting a major turning point in history regarding the freedom of the press the had a continuing impact.

Genres: History

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 22, 2010

About the author

Paul Finkelman is an American legal historian. He received his undergraduate degree in American studies from Syracuse University in 1971, and his master's degree (1972) and doctorate (1976) in American history from the University of Chicago.