Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. 11: I. Some Account of American Newspapers, Particularly of the Eighteenth ... Alabama-Maryland; II. Extracts From American - Softcover

William Nelson

 
9781333005238: Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. 11: I. Some Account of American Newspapers, Particularly of the Eighteenth ... Alabama-Maryland; II. Extracts From American

Synopsis

This book documents the early decades of newspapers in the United States, from the first printing in 1704 to 1719, providing a comprehensive record of the development of journalism during the Colonial era. The author meticulously compiles details about each newspaper's founding, editors, political affiliations, circulation, and content, revealing the pivotal role these publications played in shaping the nation's political, social, and cultural landscape during its infancy. Through painstaking research and analysis of primary sources, the author presents a nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by these pioneering journalists as they sought to inform and influence their readers. This book is an invaluable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the origins and evolution of American journalism.

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About the Author

William E. Nelson is a professor of law at New York University. His book "The Fourteenth Amendment: From Political Principle to Judicial Doctrine" won the Littleton-Griswold Prize of the American Historical Association.

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