William Randolph Hearst: A New Appraisal is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most influential media moguls. Written by John K. Winkler, the book delves into the life and legacy of Hearst, exploring his rise to power and his impact on the world of journalism and politics.The book begins with an overview of Hearst's early life, including his privileged upbringing and his education at Harvard University. It then traces his career as a newspaper publisher, beginning with his acquisition of the San Francisco ...
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William Randolph Hearst: A New Appraisal is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most influential media moguls. Written by John K. Winkler, the book delves into the life and legacy of Hearst, exploring his rise to power and his impact on the world of journalism and politics.The book begins with an overview of Hearst's early life, including his privileged upbringing and his education at Harvard University. It then traces his career as a newspaper publisher, beginning with his acquisition of the San Francisco Examiner in 1887 and his subsequent expansion into other cities, including New York.Throughout the book, Winkler examines Hearst's approach to journalism, which was characterized by sensationalism, yellow journalism, and a willingness to blur the line between news and entertainment. He also explores Hearst's political ambitions, including his failed bid for the presidency in 1904 and his support for various causes, such as the Spanish-American War and the women's suffrage movement.In addition to providing a detailed portrait of Hearst himself, the book also offers insights into the broader cultural and political landscape of the early 20th century. Winkler examines the rise of the Progressive movement, the impact of World War I, and the changing nature of American society during this time.Overall, William Randolph Hearst: A New Appraisal is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of American media and politics.This is a new release of the original 1955 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good/Good. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall Ex-Library The book has the word "Discards" stamped on the first page. The jacket has the price clipped, and an inch tear on the upper edge of the spine, and an inch tear on the top back edge and some small tears along the top and bottom edges.
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Good. Hastings House hardcover edition. The book appears to have been rebound in blue cloth covered boards. Stamped ex-library book. The covers look great. The half-title page is loosely intact; however, the rest of the book is tight. The interior pages are unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge. 325 pages.
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Good. 1955. First Edition. Paperback. Well-read vintage paperback in acceptable to good condition. Some light shelf wear......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. New York, NY, Hastings House, 1955. First edition. 8vo. Soft-orange colored cloth with black lettering and designs embossed on spine and front board, illustrated in black and white throughout, 325 pp. Frank and realistic, this is a definitive portrait of one of the most influential and controversial personalities in American history, as told from his personal letters, confidential documents and other sources of facts hitherto available. Rarely has so much of the inside story been told. Illustrated with photographs, including some from the Hearst family, cartoons and reprints of articles. Rare! Bindings slightly shelf-worn, slight discoloration at top and bottom of spine, dust jacket dog-eared at spine, large chips on spine, ½" tear on front, ¼" tear and a 1" tear with piece missing on back, text block clean, sharp and appears gently read. Very good in a good dust jacket, protected by a mylar cover.
