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Episode 34 – The Age of Reaction: The fall and rise of free speech in 19th century Europe artwork
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Episode 34 – The Age of Reaction: The fall and rise of free speech in 19th century Europe

Clear and Present Danger - A history of free speech by Jacob Mchangama

Nov 21, 201901:07:29Society & Culture

The 18th century ended with free speech in full retreat. With the French Revolution, the call for "Enlightenment Now!" was no longer seen as the harbinger of humanity's inevitable march toward progress. It had become syn...

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