This author blends a lifelong passion for history and writing to create compelling historical narratives. Her work focuses on making historical subjects accessible to a general readership, drawing on deep knowledge gained through university studies and postgraduate research. Emphasizing engaging storytelling and meticulous research, she offers readers an enriching perspective on the past. Her first full-length history book for the general reader, exploring the origins of the British press, marks the beginning of her promise for further historical exploration.
A Fascinating, thoroughly researched examination of the origins of the British press. Ruth Herman looks at several factors, including the birth of newspaper advertising, political influence over editorial decisions and how the press was licensed and regulated.