Newspapers, Politics, and Public Opinion in Late Eighteenth-Century England

by Hannah Barker

Newspapers were hugely influential in late eighteenth-century England, yet little is known about how they operated. Looking at London and its provinces, this study examines newspapers and their successful operation and influence upon politics, as well as their relationship with politicians, readers, and public opinion.

214 pages, Hardcover

First published May 11, 1998