Bøger af Vincent Buranelli

The Trial of Peter Zenger is a non-fiction book written by Vincent Buranelli. The book is a historical account of the trial of Peter Zenger, a printer who was accused of seditious libel in 1735 by the colonial government of New York. The trial was a landmark case in American history, as it helped establish the freedom of the press in the United States.The book begins by providing background information on Peter Zenger and the political climate of colonial America in the early 18th century. It then goes on to describe the events leading up to Zenger's arrest and trial, including the publication of his newspaper, The New York Weekly Journal, which was critical of the colonial government.The trial itself is described in detail, including the arguments made by both the prosecution and defense. Buranelli also explores the social and political implications of the trial, such as the role of the press in a democratic society and the tension between colonial governments and their subjects.Overall, The Trial of Peter Zenger is a well-researched and engaging account of a pivotal moment in American history. It provides insight into the early years of the American press and the struggle for freedom of speech and the press in the United States.Trial In The Supreme Court Of Judicature Of The Province Of New York In 1735 For The Offense Of Printing And Publishing A Libel Against The Government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Trial In The Supreme Court Of Judicature Of The Province Of New York In 1735 For The Offense Of Printing And Publishing A Libel Against The Government.

This is a critical study of the astonishing friendship between William Penn and James II—"two cardinal personalities of the modern era, authoritative men who deflected the political current of their time and left lasting influences that still can be felt on both sides of the Atlantic." Their friendship is no mere sidelight to seventeenth-century English history; indeed, it is not so much the friendship of a Quaker and a Catholic that intrigues us but, rather, the closeness of a Quaker leader and a Catholic monarch, standing together at the center of power in England for three decisive years.Vincent Buranelli introduces his problem thus: "Nothing else in the life of William Penn has puzzled the biographers and historians so much as his persistent loyalty to James II. The antithesis between Catholic monarch and Quaker subject would seem to make any real understanding between the two men improbable; their presumed inability to speak to one another is compounded by the customary interpretation of James as a would-be tyrant and of Penn as an apostle of religious liberty; and yet Penn was not only a courtier throughout his reign but also a friend, possibly the best friend, of the King. . . . James II is one of the most reviled figures of modern history. William Penn is one of the most revered. How is their steadfast friendship to be explained?""Penn was loyal to James II, and he was right," argues Buranelli. His book texts this hypothesis and, in doing so, makes sense of a hitherto baffling side of William Penn.