Civil War Journalism (Reflections on the Civil War Era) Ford Risley Summary This book examines newspapers, magazines, photographs, illustrations, and editorial cartoons to tell the important story of journalism, documenting its role during the Civil War as well as the impact of the war on the press. This book examines newspapers, magazines, photographs, illustrations, and editorial cartoons to tell the important story of journalism, documenting its role during the Civil War as well as the impact of the war on the press. The Civil War was the first American war widely covered by the press, with an estimated 500 reporters from the North and South covering the conflict. Thousands of photographs were taken during the war, and more than 3,000 illustrations and cartoons were published in magazines, along with daily articles and editorials about the conflict as well. As a result, the press played a significant role in the war, just as the war played an important role in the development of the press. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 184 pages · Hardcover By Ford Risley Details ISBN: 9780313347276 Author: Ford Risley Format: Hardcover Pages: 184 Language: English Publication date: 18 September 2012 Condition: Used – Very Good About the author Ford Risley · Publisher: Praeger More about this book Reviews This book examines newspapers, magazines, photographs, illustrations, and editorial cartoons to tell the important story of journalism, documenting its role during the Civil War as well as the impact of the war on the press.
