"This engaging, well-researched book places a crucial event in the early history of American civil liberties in proper historical context. Finkelman effectively explains a complex and often convoluted series of political and legal events that culminated in the trial of John Peter Zenger. He also tells a lively tale of politics and intrigue in colonial New York, complete with clever sketches of the principal historical figures."
— Thomas H. Cox, Sam Houston State University
"Paul Finkelman provides a thorough treatment of the key issues and events surrounding the Zenger trial and includes historical context and a legal analysis that is very accessible for students at all levels. This volume offers a valuable opportunity to engage students in reading and interpreting a significant primary source in its historical context."
— Angelo T. Angelis, Hunter College, City University of New York
"Finkelman has obviously made a conscious effort in organization, treatment of concepts, and even vocabulary to make everything accessible to the ordinary reader. This volume is excellent supplementary reading for survey courses in U.S. history and for courses in American constitutional history."
— Edgar J. McManus, Queens College, CUNY