{"title":"Kathryn S. Olmsted","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Kathryn S. Olmsted, a distinguished historian who offers a compelling lens into the intricate world of 20th-century history and media. With a focus on the interplay between journalism and global events, Olmsted's books navigate complex narratives with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Newspaper Axis\u003c\/em\u003e, where Olmsted delves into the influential role major newspapers played during World War II, shaping public opinion and political outcomes. Her expertise in dissecting intricate historical events makes for a fascinating read, appealing to both history enthusiasts and those keen to understand media's impact on military and political spheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Kathryn S. Olmsted's works to gain a deeper understanding of history's unwritten stories, through a medium that often decides which stories are told. Her scholarly yet accessible writing invites readers to question and engage with the past in a meaningful way, bridging the gaps between history, media, and modern understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-newspaper-axis-by-kathryn-s-olmsted-9780300256420","title":"The Newspaper Axis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow six conservative media moguls hindered America and Britain from entering World War II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A landmark in the political history of journalism.”—Michael Kazin, author of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs World War II approached, the six most powerful media moguls in America and Britain tried to pressure their countries to ignore the fascist threat. The media empires of Robert McCormick, Joseph and Eleanor Patterson, and William Randolph Hearst spanned the United States, reaching tens of millions of Americans in print and over the airwaves with their isolationist views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile in England, Lord Rothermere’s \u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e extolled Hitler’s leadership, and Lord Beaverbrook’s \u003cem\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/em\u003e insisted that Britain had no interest in defending Hitler’s victims on the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKathryn S. Olmsted shows how these media titans worked in concert—including sharing editorial pieces and coordinating their responses to events—to influence public opinion in a right-wing populist direction. She reveals how they echoed fascist and anti‑Semitic propaganda, and how they weakened and delayed both Britain’s and America’s response to Nazi aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000801837292,"sku":"9780300256420","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24561943482294.jpg?v=1763305906"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kathryn-s-olmsted.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}