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Routledge - From Grub Street to Fleet Street History Book

Name: Routledge - From Grub Street to Fleet Street History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the evolution of the English press with this detailed historical account from Routledge. Bob Clarke traces the journey from the gritty reality of Grub Street to the rise of the modern newspaper industry. This book examines how the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries shaped the media landscape, moving from a period where journalists faced low social regard and mutual professional criticism to the established foundations of Fleet Street. Readers will learn about the vital role of ephemeral publications and the early struggles of writers against authority. By studying the development of the English newspaper up to 1899, you gain a clear understanding of how the infant newspaper industry transformed into a powerful social force. This illustrated history provides a deep look into the origins of journalism, making it an essential resource for those interested in British history and the roots of modern media.

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Comprehensive history of the English newspaper from its early origins through 1899.

Detailed examination of the transition from the Grub Street era to the rise of Fleet Street.

Insight into the social standing and professional struggles of seventeenth and eighteenth-century journalists.

Exploration of how early ephemeral publications laid the groundwork for the modern press.

An illustrated account that brings the development of the British media industry to life.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754650073
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain > England
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 19 August 2004
Listed Since: 13 February 2007

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