| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
""Front cover""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Introduction""; ""1 The Rebel Press, and Some Yankee Papers, Too""; ""2 The Press and the Presidential Election of 1860""; ""3 South Carolina, Secession, and Lincolnâ#x80;#x99;s Inauguration""; ""4 Fort Sumter to Neutrality""; ""PHOTOGRAPHS""; ""5 Neutrality Summer""; ""6 The Twilight of the Rebel Press""; ""7 The Death of the Rebel Press""; ""8 The Rebirth of the Old Rebel Press and the Thorny Issue of Censorship in Wartime""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Notes""; ""Bibliography"" |
| Summary |
Throughout the Civil War, the influence of the popular press and its skilful use of propaganda was extremely significant in Kentucky. In this compelling and timely study, Berry Craig analyses the media's role in both reflecting and shaping public opinion during a critical time in US history. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) |
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American newspapers -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century.
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American newspapers. |
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Kentucky. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Press -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century.
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Press. |
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Press coverage -- Kentucky.
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Secession -- Kentucky.
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Secession. |
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Press and politics -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century.
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Press and politics. |
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Presidents -- Election -- 1860 -- Press coverage -- Kentucky.
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Presidents -- Election. |
| Chronological Term |
1860 |
| Subject |
Press coverage. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1899 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780813174600 |
| ISBN |
9780813174600 (electronic book) |
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0813174600 (electronic book) |
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9780813174617 (electronic book) |
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0813174619 (electronic book) |
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9780813174594 |
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0813174597 |
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