Zechariah Chafee

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A rewritten and expanded version of his Freedom of Speech (1920), the seminal work that established modern First Amendment theory, this work became a foremost text of U. S. libertarian thought and influenced the jurisprudence of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Louis Brandeis. It considers, along with other related topics, the social necessity of free speech in the United States from the 1920's through 1941, freedom of speech in the Constitution, relevant cases in the Supreme Court under Hughes, war-time prosecutions, legislation against sedition. xviii, 634 pp.

The Next War: Three Addresses Delivered At A Symposium At Harvard University, November 18, 1924 is a book that consists of three speeches given by Norris Folger Hall at a symposium held at Harvard University. The speeches were delivered in 1924 and they discuss the possibility of another war breaking out in the near future. The author explores various factors that could lead to another war, including economic factors, political factors, and military factors. He also discusses the role of technology in modern warfare and how it could impact the outcome of any future conflicts. The book provides a fascinating insight into the thinking of intellectuals and political leaders in the early 20th century, as they grappled with the prospect of another devastating war. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of war and conflict, and it remains relevant today as we continue to grapple with the possibility of future conflicts. 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.