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 show

Summary: 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 towards progress. In this episode we will see how European rulers weaved an intricate web of censorship and repression across the continent.