The Invention of News: How the World Came to Know About Itself
- Section
- Deane’s Library
- Type
- Book Review
- Pages
- 445
- Author
- Andrew Pettegree
- Published
- 2014
- Date
- Tags
- media, news, journalism, history
“This one was tough. It is exactly as advertised – a detailed historical account of the origins of newspapers, specifically in 14th - 18th century Europe. The problem is, that’s kinda boring. I can’t fault the author, but it’s very, very dry topic. And the book is very detailed. I’m glad I read it,…”