Debating the Issues in Colonial Newspapers: Primary Documents on Events of the Period

by David A. Copeland

For every major event or issue of the colonial period, newspapers printed the opinions of the day, in many cases attempting to influence public opinion. Issues such as medical discoveries, education, and censorship are covered in this collection along with important events such as the French and Indian War, the trial of John Peter Zenger, and the Boston Massacre. Each chapter introduces the event or issue and includes news articles, letters, essays,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313309825
• ISBN13: 9780313309823
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Must have for history geeks....

While jounalists may enjoy this book; as a historian, it is fascinating and illuminating. I highly recommend this book for anyone intrigued by early American history.