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William Randolph Hearst: The Later Years, 1911-1951
by
Ben Procter
William Randolph Hearst was a figure of Shakespearean proportions, a man of huge ambition, inflexible will, and inexhaustible energy. He revolutionized the newspaper industry in America, becoming the most powerful media mogul the world had ever seen, and in the process earned himself the title of "most hated man in America" on four different occasions.
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Published
March 22nd 2007
by Oxford University Press, USA
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The later years of WRH political and personal life. Disappointing to read that Hearst Castle was built primarily for his girlfriend, not surprsing. That being said Hearst Castle is a place everyone should visit. Absolutely amazing.
An enlightening and well crafted biography by a writer well acquainted with Hearst and his newspapers.
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Ben Hamill Procter was a historian at Texas Christian University, where he retired as the Cecil and Ida Green Emeritus Chair in the History Department. He served as president of the Texas State Historical Association from 1979 until 1980. Prior to becoming a history professor he played football with the Los Angeles Rams.
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