The Restoration Newspaper and Its Development
The Restoration Newspaper and Its Development by James Sutherland, published by Cambridge University Press on June 7, 2004, offers a comprehensive survey of the English newspaper’s evolution from 1660 to the early eighteenth century. This 276-page work examines the administration of newspapers, their sources of information, and the reliability of reporting during a pivotal time in journalism history, highlighting the challenges faced by newspaper professionals in a period marked by government repression.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of various topics, including the contributions of correspondents and the ability of newspapers to print political news and express opinions. The final chapter delves into the often chaotic and dangerous lives of those involved in the newspaper industry. This edition serves as a valuable reference for scholars interested in language arts, journalism, and the literary criticism of the Renaissance, providing insights into how modern developments in the field were anticipated amidst difficult circumstances.
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This book is a major survey of the English newspaper and the way it developed from 1660 to the early eighteenth century, a crucial period in its long history. Professor Sutherland’s approach is comprehensive and topics covered include: the administration of newspapers, their sources of information, the reliability of reporting, the contributions of country and foreign correspondents, and the extent to which papers were able to print political news and express political opinions in a period of government repression. A final chapter provides an account of the chaotic and often dangerous lives of newspaper men and women. The emphasis throughout falls on how much was actually achieved in difficult circumstances, and how often modern developments were anticipated. This will be a useful work of reference for scholars of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century literature, as well as for political and social historians.
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