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The narrative delves into Rupert Murdoch's early years, highlighting his arrival in Adelaide in 1953 as a young and radical figure determined to honor his father's legacy in media. Faced with a minor inheritance, he and editor Rohan Rivett launched a fierce campaign against established rivals, engaging in circulation wars and legal battles. This tumultuous period not only shaped Murdoch's future but also marked a pivotal moment in Australian media history, setting the stage for the eventual rise of a global media empire.
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Young Rupert, Walter Marsh
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Young Rupert
- Subtitle
- The Making of the Murdoch Empire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Walter Marsh
- Publisher
- Scribe Publications Pty Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781957363516
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, Hobby, Travel
- Rating
- 3.45 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative delves into Rupert Murdoch's early years, highlighting his arrival in Adelaide in 1953 as a young and radical figure determined to honor his father's legacy in media. Faced with a minor inheritance, he and editor Rohan Rivett launched a fierce campaign against established rivals, engaging in circulation wars and legal battles. This tumultuous period not only shaped Murdoch's future but also marked a pivotal moment in Australian media history, setting the stage for the eventual rise of a global media empire.