Lord Northcliffe by Andrée Viollis
"Lord Northcliffe" by Andrée Viollis is a historical biography written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the life, character, and impact of Lord Northcliffe, a dominant figure in British journalism. Through the lens of Viollis’s journalistic skill, the book offers insight into both Northcliffe’s personal trajectory and his broad influence on British public opinion and policy, especially during times of national crisis. The opening of this biography introduces Lord
Northcliffe through anecdotes and character sketches that establish him as a formidable presence in British society—described as both a force of nature and of science. It traces his family background, early passion for journalism, and rapid ascent in the newspaper world, including revolutionary innovations like the launch of the Daily Mail. Viollis details Northcliffe’s work ethic, personal habits, and managerial style, his pivotal role in alerting Britain to the German threat before World War I, and his enduring rivalry with political adversaries. These beginning chapters paint Northcliffe as not just a media mogul, but also as an indefatigable patriot and visionary, actively shaping the public discourse and national preparedness leading up to and during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Viollis, Andrée, 1870-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lord Northcliffe |
| Original Publication | Paris: Librairie Bernard Grasset, 1919. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Publishers and publishing -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Northcliffe, Alfred Harmsworth, Viscount, 1865-1922 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75815 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 364 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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