On the Origin of the Right to Copy

Charting the Movement of Copyright Law in Eighteenth-Century Britain (1695-1775)

Autor*innen

• Ronan Deazley

Parameter

• 288 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Juristische Literatur
• Recht

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The book explores the evolution of copyright law from the repeal of the Licensing Act in 1695 through the significant developments of the eighteenth century. It highlights key legal battles and societal shifts, culminating in the landmark House of Lords decision in Donaldson v Becket in 1774, which had a profound impact on authors' rights and the publishing industry.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Einband: Hardcover