Fighting for the News: The Adventures of the First War Correspondents from Bo...

Description: Fighting for the News: The Adventures of the First War Correspondents from Bo... Product Overview It is now two centuries since a newspaper conceived the idea of sending a reporter overseas to observe, gather information and write about war. With no experience to draw upon, both newspaper and correspondent gradually worked out a procedure that has evolved into today’s incredibly sophisticated and unrecognizable form. The first special correspondent employed by a newspaper to gather information about a current war was Henry Crabb Robinson. In 1807, the proprietor of The Times, John Walter II, sent this thirty-two-year-old lawyer to act as their ‘man in Germany’, ostensibly to follow and report the movements of Napoleon’s Grande Armée. He was almost arrested, escaping from the Continent in disguise, the first of the many exploits and adventures of this bold group of individuals undertook to bring news from the seat of war. This included William Russell in the Crimean War, whose reports helped bring down the Government, and perhaps the most famous correspondent of all, Winston Churchill, who reported on conflicts in Cuba, the Indian frontier, Sudan and the Boer War. Details Publisher : Frontline Books (November 4, 2016) Language : English Hardcover : 248 pages ISBN-10 : 1848324375 ISBN-13 : 74 Item Weight : 1.25 pounds Dimensions : 6.3 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches Best Sellers Rank: #7,585,227 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,309 in Napoleonic War History (Books) #11,576 in Journalism Writing Reference (Books) #2,309 in Napoleonic War History (Books) #11,576 in Journalism Writing Reference (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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