The publisher : Henry Luce and his American century

Type

Book

Authors

Brinkley, Alan.

ISBN 10

0679414444

ISBN 13

9780679414445

Tags

Biography, Journalists, Luce, Henry Robinson, Publishers and publishing, Periodicals, United States, History, Publishing

Description

Acclaimed historian Alan Brinkley gives us a sharply realized portrait of Henry Luce, arguably the most important publisher of the twentieth century. As the founder of "Time," "Fortune, "and "Life "magazines, Luce changed the way we consume news and the way we understand our world.

Biblio Notes

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [461]-502) and index.

Americans abroad -- The striver -- Big man -- "The paper" -- "Time : the weekly news-magazine" -- Empire builder -- "Time marches on" -- "Life begins" -- Man of the world -- Time Inc. goes to war -- Losing China -- Cold warriors -- National purpose -- Letting go.

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