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Today in History: November 23

Microsoft News | Slide 1 of 20: Title page: Areopagitica, a prose pamphlet by poet and parliamentarian John Milton (1608-1674), printed in London, 1644. Areopagitica argued against the censorship of the press (liberty f the press).
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1644: John Milton's Areopagitica

Areopagitica, a prose pamphlet by poet and parliamentarian John Milton, decrying censorship, is published. Areopagitica argued against the censorship of the press.

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