ISBN : 9780199642731
The essays contained in the present volume represent Bentham's attempt to influence the direction of political and constitutional change taking place in Spain and Portugal in the early 1820s. At the same time as commenting on Spanish and Portuguese questions, Bentham outlined important aspects of his own legal and constitutional theories, defended measures of democratic reform, and offered a vigorous defence of free speech and communication. The volume complements Colonies, Commerce, and Constitutional Law, in which Bentham commented on the disastrous effects on Spain of her attempts to retain her overseas possessions.
Editorial Introduction
On the Liberty of the Press, and Public Discussion.
Three Tracts Relative to Spanish and Portugueze Affairs
With a Continual Eye to English Ones
Letters to Count Toreno on the Proposed Penal Code, Delivered in by the Legislation Committee of The Spanish Cortes, April [21st], 1821: Written at the Count's Request
Editorial Appendix to Letters to Count Toreno. Draft Letters VI And VII
Letters to the Morning Chronicle
Index of Subjects
Index of Names
