The American Civil War and the British PressThose writing for the British press of the mid-Victorian era were masters of the English language, given to tirades of grand oratory. They liked to cover the former colonies, arousing rhetorical fears among Britons over the increasing power of the United States. With the advent of the American Civil War, the British press had the perfect opportunity to practice their peculiar brand of journalism. The South was the home of virtuous aristocrats, and Lincoln had bad taste, bad grammar and the respect of no one. Selections from all of Britain's major Civil War-era newspapers and magazines (along with numerous pamphlets) are presented, with the author's historical and editorial comments. A revealing assessment of British journalistic treatment of the War Between the States is the result. Sections of the book are devoted to the British press' handling of contentious issues between the North and South, specific battles or persons, a detailed profile of The Times of London (including personal correspondence) with examples of the bias in favor of the Confederacy in The Times' reportage, and the portrayal by the press of Lincoln's presidency upon his assassination (suddenly The Times found wisdom and goodness). |
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Page 43
... become so- vice the mother - country relegated into the second rank . This , disguise it as they may , is the leading passion in American hearts a passion which cannot be gratified until the Repub- lic becomes “ one and indivisible ...
... become so- vice the mother - country relegated into the second rank . This , disguise it as they may , is the leading passion in American hearts a passion which cannot be gratified until the Repub- lic becomes “ one and indivisible ...
Page 57
... become of Grant and Sherman . The war has become one merely of vengeance , in which New England preachers and orators purchase the delight of torturing South- ern women and children with the blood of tens of thousands of rowdies from ...
... become of Grant and Sherman . The war has become one merely of vengeance , in which New England preachers and orators purchase the delight of torturing South- ern women and children with the blood of tens of thousands of rowdies from ...
Page 69
... become intense . Day and night without cessation preparation for war went on in the docks . Merchant shipowners could get no freights . American funds fell low in the market and great losses were sustained by sellers . Suddenly the news ...
... become intense . Day and night without cessation preparation for war went on in the docks . Merchant shipowners could get no freights . American funds fell low in the market and great losses were sustained by sellers . Suddenly the news ...
Contents
Foreword by Phil LeCuyer | 1 |
Introduction | 7 |
Cotton Slavery and Christianity | 13 |
Copyright | |
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