Lord Northcliffe: A Memoir

By Max Pemberton

Book Overview

Lord Northcliffe: A Memoir is a biographical account of the life and times of Alfred Harmsworth, the first Viscount Northcliffe. Authored by Max Pemberton, the book traces the journey of Northcliffe from his humble beginnings as a journalist to becoming one of the most influential media moguls of his time. The book delves into Northcliffe's early years, his struggles and successes in the newspaper industry, and his eventual rise to power as the owner of the Daily Mail and other major publications. It explores his impact on the world of journalism and his role in shaping public opinion during the early 20th century.The author also sheds light on Northcliffe's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The book provides a nuanced understanding of Northcliffe's personality, his strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, and the factors that contributed to his success and downfall.Overall, Lord Northcliffe: A Memoir is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most influential figures in the history of journalism. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of media and politics during a time of great change and upheaval, and provides valuable lessons for anyone interested in the art of storytelling and the power of the press.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163136409
• ISBN13: 9781163136409
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"