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W. T. Stead

    William Thomas Stead was een Engelse kranteneditor die, als pionier van de onderzoeksjournalistiek, een controversiële figuur van het Victoriaanse tijdperk werd. Stead's journalistieke campagnes demonstreerden de macht van de pers om de publieke opinie en het overheidsbeleid vorm te geven, en pleitten voor 'regering door journalistiek'. Zijn aanpak legde de basis voor de moderne Britse roddelpers. Hij viel ook op door zijn indrukwekkende verslaggeving over kinderwelzijn, sociale wetgeving en de hervorming van het strafrecht.

    The Americanization of the World; or, The Trend of the Twentieth Century
    Chicago To-day: The Labour war in America
    Real Ghost Stories
    Tripoli and the Treaties; or, Britain's Duty in This War
    The Blue Island
    Annie Besant
    • Annie Besant

      A Character Sketch 1891

      • 136bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen
      5,0(1)Tarief

      Focusing on the life of a pioneering figure, this biographical sketch highlights Annie Besant's journey as a British socialist, theosophist, and advocate for women's rights. It details her early life, transformation through Theosophy, and active role in the Indian National Congress, emphasizing her commitment to social justice and human rights. The narrative also addresses the controversies in her personal life, including her divorce and views on birth control, showcasing her as a forward-thinking woman who significantly impacted her time.

      Annie Besant
    • The Blue Island

      Experiences of a New Arrival Beyond the Veil

      • 100bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen
      4,3(4)Tarief

      The narrative centers on W. T. Stead, a journalist who perished in the Titanic disaster while en route to a peace congress. His daughter, Estelle, a spiritualist, sought to connect with him through a medium, Pardoe Woodman, who had predicted the tragedy. The resulting work, published a decade later, presents Stead's insights on his death and the afterlife, conveyed through automatic writing. This exploration of communication beyond the grave intertwines themes of loss, spirituality, and the quest for understanding in the face of tragedy.

      The Blue Island
    • This book by celebrated journalist W.T. Stead explores the motives and actions of the British government in the 1911 Tripoli War. It is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in international relations or the role of the media in shaping public opinion.

      Tripoli and the Treaties; or, Britain's Duty in This War
    • An in-depth look at the labour war in America, focusing specifically on the city of Chicago. This book explores the struggles and conflicts facing workers at the turn of the century, and provides a detailed account of the events that shaped the labour movement in the US. A fascinating read for anyone interested in American history.

      Chicago To-day: The Labour war in America