Lords and Laborers of the Press: Men Who Fashioned the Modern British Newspaper (New Horizons in Journalism)

Linton Andrews (author)|H. A. Taylor (author)|Howard Rusk Long (Foreword)

ISBN 10: 0809304325 / ISBN 13: 9780809304325

Published by Southern Illinois University Press, 1970

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev9753126199

Synopsis:

Sir Linton Andrews, Editor Emeritus of the Yorkshire Post, and H.A. Taylor, a noted British author and journalist, have here contributed a notable chapter to the history of journalism. The first book of its kind, their work adds new dimensions to the men who created the modern British press.

 

Beginning with the era of the 1890’s when William Thomas Stead’s initiative in exposing prostitution created the public trust the press today holds dear, the authors systematically portray the men and events of mod­ern times, among them Lord Northcliffe, Lord Thomson of Fleet, Sir Wil­liam Haley, Cecil Harmsworth King, and Hugh Cudliff. The authors have brought to their accounts special knowledge of events, such as the Edward VIII?Mrs. Simpson story, which adds interest to this extraordinary history of modern British journalism.

 

A New Horizons injournalism series book.

About the Author:

Sir Linton Andrews was editor of the Yorkshire Post from 1939 to 1969.

Among H. A. Taylor’s books is The British Press: A Critical Survey.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lords and Laborers of the Press: Men Who ...
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Publication Date: 1970
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good