The Invention of News

Explore the fascinating history of news and its dissemination in this groundbreaking book. From medieval pilgrim tales to the birth of the newspaper, discover the unexpected ways in which information was transmitted before the age of printing. Author Andrew Pettegree not only traces the evolution of news media over four centuries, but also delves into issues like political protest, privacy, and journalistic integrity. By the end of the eighteenth century, news transmission had become efficient and widespread enough to empower European citizens to actively participate in the events of their time.