News in times of conflict : the development of the German newspaper, 1605-1650 /

"News in Times of Conflict traces the development and spread of the newspaper and the development of the printing industry in Germany in the first half of the seventeenth century. Based on an inspection of all printed newspapers of this period, the book offers an overview over the regional and...

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Main Author: Hillgärtner, Jan (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2021]
Series:Library of the written word ; 90.
Library of the written word. Handpress world ; 71.
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Summary:"News in Times of Conflict traces the development and spread of the newspaper and the development of the printing industry in Germany in the first half of the seventeenth century. Based on an inspection of all printed newspapers of this period, the book offers an overview over the regional and thematic reporting and the development of journalistic styles and ethics. It offers an examination of the coverage of two major events: the death of the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus, and the execution of King Charles I of England. These case studies provide the opportunity for a comparison with the newspaper markets in France, England and the Low Countries, and with the provision of news through manuscript newsletters"--
Physical Description:xii, 326 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004432482
9004432485