William Thomas Stead Books

William Thomas Stead was an English newspaper editor, a pioneer of investigative journalism who became a controversial figure of the Victorian era. Stead's influential campaigns, published in The Pall Mall Gazette, significantly shaped public opinion and government policy. He advocated for 'government by journalism' and was known for his reporting on child welfare and social legislation. His 'new journalism' approach, aiming to sway public sentiment, paved the way for modern tabloid media in Great Britain.