Freedom of Speech in War Time (1919)

Freedom of Speech in War Time is a book written by Zechariah Chafee Jr. and published in 1919. The book is a legal analysis of the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech during times of war. Chafee argues that the government's power to restrict speech during wartime is limited by the Constitution, and that the protection of free speech is essential to a functioning democracy. He examines several cases involving the suppression of speech during World War I, including the Espionage Act and Sedition Act, and critiques the government's use of these laws to silence dissent. Chafee's work is considered an important contribution to the field of constitutional law and remains relevant today as debates over free speech continue.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.