The Invention of News: How the World Came to Know About Itself

The Invention of News is a groundbreaking history that tracks the evolution of news over four centuries in ten countries, shedding light on who controlled the news and who reported it, as well as the impact of news media on contemporary events and people's lives.

This comprehensive book examines the use of news as a tool of political protest and religious reform, issues of privacy and titillation, and the persistent need for news to be current and journalists to be trustworthy.

With beautifully written and admirably organized information, The Invention of News provides readers with an expansive view of news and how it reached people in the past, making it a fascinating read for those interested in communication and cultural history.