Persisting in the Truth: Peter Finnerty and the Birth of Activist Journalism

Peter Finnerty was one of the most combative and consequential journalists of the Age of Revolutions. The book evaluates his ideas, public life, and the legacy he left for the radical journalists who followed in his footsteps. Finnerty maintained his fervent commitment to the ideal of the freedom of the press. His willingness to accept the costs this entailed resulted in his serving two prison terms. He was a democratic writer whose ideas retain their relevance and power today.