The press of the young Republic, 1783-1833
The second book in a six-volume series on the history of American journalism, this book focuses on the 50 years following the end of the Revolution, during which the American press grew and expanded.
xiv, 182 s. ; 25 cm.
9780313284069, 0313284067
185704992
Series Foreword by James D. Startt and Wm. David SloanPrefaceA New Era Begins: The Confederation Period, 1783-1789The Adoption of the Bill of Rights, 1789-1791The First Political Party System, 1791-1800The Challenge of the Sedition Act, 1798-1800The Age of Jefferson, 1800-1808The War of 1812, 1809-1815The Era of Good Feelings, 1815-1824The Age of Jackson, 1824-1833Changes in Journalism, 1800-1833Reflections on the Press of the Young RepublicBibliographical EssaySourcesIndex