This book tells the story of the rapid advance of journalism and newspapers in Britain during the reigns of Queen Anne and the first two Georges. When Princess Anne was crowned in 1702, there were two provincial newspapers. When George III was crowned in 1760, there were local weeklies in 29 English towns, and scores of newspapers had popped up all over England. Even Samuel Johnson did not understand the sea change that was afoot. 18th century news publishing history provides a broad look at what was important to the countryside, and also, massive details that were shared with people across the country of local and world news. Jacket clipped, otherwise book and jacket in very good condition. Ohio State University Press. 1965. Hb, Dj. USED. $30.00