This edition thoroughly updates the most comprehensive bibliography of printed books, articles, and standard texts on England in the twentieth century. As well as England, there is considerable information on Ireland, Scotland, the Commonwealth and the colonies. All aspects of the period are included except literature per se and local history that is of restricted relevance. The book also contains chapters on existing bibliographies, catalogues, guides, handbooks and general surveys as well as an index of authors, editors and translators. This handbook will be a useful tool for scholars and...
This edition thoroughly updates the most comprehensive bibliography of printed books, articles, and standard texts on England in the twentieth century...
The first study of the career of H. W. Massingham, an outstanding journalist early in the twentieth century when editors were often ranked equal in significance with ministers of state. Massingham featured most significantly in the history of the press as editor of the Star, the Daily Chronicle and finally the Nation. Professor Havighurst demonstrates Missingham's central position by arguing that he played a more important role in the formation of 'progressivism' in the period 1888 92 than even the Fabian Society. Massingham's clash with the Fabians is examined, along with his gradual...
The first study of the career of H. W. Massingham, an outstanding journalist early in the twentieth century when editors were often ranked equal in si...