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Fragmented 18th century press discourse on liberty and governance
The excerpt surveys political pamphlets and letters criticizing press freedom and government power. It voices alarm at ministerial overreach, defends liberty, cites Lord North era debates, and references figures like Wilkes, Royalists, and public tribunals while discussing manners, marriage, and taxation as social levers. It also touches on naval pay reform and public morals within a broad historical newspaper context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riphenfo
Lord North
Grea Parrapion
Battisa Ligeery
Wilkes
St. Francis
Pedmenham Abbey
Wialkes
Hemings