News in Times of Conflict : The Development of the German Newspaper, 1605–1650

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Title:	News in Times of Conflict : The Development of the German Newspaper, 1605–1650
Description:	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 of regional and thematic reporting and the development of journalistic styles and ethics. The book 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.
Authors:	Jan Hillgärtner
Resource Type:	eBook.
Subjects:	Press--Germany--History--17th century, German newspapers--History--17th century, Foreign news--Germany--History--17th century
Categories:	HISTORY / Europe / Renaissance, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism
Database:	eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

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Abstract:	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 of regional and thematic reporting and the development of journalistic styles and ethics. The book 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.
ISBN:	9789004432482 9789004432628