Grub Street - The Origins of the British Press

New paperback edition - 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.

About the author

Ruth Herman took a mature degree in English and History and enjoyed it so much she followed it up with a PhD. She published in scholarly circles and taught at university level. Now retired, she enjoys writing to make history engaging and accessible to the general reader.

Product details

• Authors: Ruth Herman
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.02.2025
• EAN: 9781398125421
• ISBN: 978-1-398-12542-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 194 mm x 26 mm
• Weight: 278 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous