Three Speeches Delivered In The House Of Commons In Favor Of A Measure For An Extension Of Copyright (1840)

""Three Speeches Delivered In The House Of Commons In Favor Of A Measure For An Extension Of Copyright"" is a book written by Thomas Noon Talfourd and published in 1840. The book contains three speeches that were delivered by Talfourd in the House of Commons in support of a measure to extend copyright laws. In these speeches, Talfourd argues that the current copyright laws are inadequate and that they do not provide enough protection for authors and artists. He proposes an extension of copyright laws to ensure that authors and artists are fairly compensated for their work. Talfourd's speeches provide a fascinating insight into the debates surrounding copyright laws in the 19th century and the challenges faced by authors and artists in protecting their intellectual property. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of copyright laws and the role of intellectual property in society.""To Which Are Added, The Petitions In Favor Of The Bill And Remarks On The Present State Of The Copyright Question.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.