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Delane of the Times (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Cook

 
9780260125279: Delane of the Times (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the man who shaped Victorian press power and public opinion through The Times in Delane of The Times by Edward Cook.

This biography centers on the editor behind a national institution. It shows how Delane steered The Times for three decades with a steady, influential hand, while keeping a high literary standard and avoiding party pledges.

  • Learn how a newspaper can influence public opinion without losing independence
  • See the balance between editorial judgment and behind‑the‑scenes strategy
  • Explore the clash of ideologies, from Cobden and Bright to Palmerston, in a changing era
  • Understand the real-life dynamics between editors, politicians, and the press
Ideal for readers of Victorian politics and the history of journalism, this book offers a clear portrait of a pivotal figure and his times.

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