The Business of News in England, 1760-1820

by Victoria E. M. Gardner

The Business of News in England, 1760-1820 explores the commerce of the English press during a critical period of press politicization, as the nation confronted foreign wars and revolutions that threatened domestic governance (1760-1820). Britain had a precociously commercial newspaper press, yet our understanding of it has remained surprisingly basic. Examining the lives and businesses of 257 newspapers and 305 newspaper proprietors, this study explores...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137336382
• ISBN13: 9781137336385
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.6"