A History of the Norwegian Press, 1660-2015

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The book explores the transformative impact of printed pamphlets in 19th-century Norway, highlighting how they fostered a shared language and public discourse among diverse communities, including farmers, fishermen, and merchants. It chronicles the dramatic increase in publications, from a few to over a hundred by the century's end, and notes the further growth to 270 titles between 1900 and 1940, establishing a lasting legacy in Norway's media landscape.