Propaganda And Empire: The Manipulation Of British Public Opinion 1880-1960

Propaganda And Empire: The Manipulation Of British Public Opinion 1880-1960

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Author: John M. Mackenzie
Binding: Paperback
Published: Manchester University Press., 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This scholarly work, Propaganda And Empire: The Manipulation Of British Public Opinion 1880-1960, chronicles the intricate methods employed to shape public perception of the British Empire during a pivotal eighty-year period. It uncovers the various forms of propaganda, from educational materials to popular culture, that influenced societal attitudes towards imperial expansion and governance. The author meticulously details how these persuasive techniques fostered a particular national identity and justified colonial endeavors. This incisive analysis presents a critical examination of the mechanisms through which public sentiment was managed, offering profound insights into the relationship between media, power, and national ideology. The text argues for the enduring impact of these historical manipulations on contemporary understanding of Britain's imperial past.

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Author: John M. Mackenzie
Binding: Paperback
Published: Manchester University Press., 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This scholarly work, Propaganda And Empire: The Manipulation Of British Public Opinion 1880-1960, chronicles the intricate methods employed to shape public perception of the British Empire during a pivotal eighty-year period. It uncovers the various forms of propaganda, from educational materials to popular culture, that influenced societal attitudes towards imperial expansion and governance. The author meticulously details how these persuasive techniques fostered a particular national identity and justified colonial endeavors. This incisive analysis presents a critical examination of the mechanisms through which public sentiment was managed, offering profound insights into the relationship between media, power, and national ideology. The text argues for the enduring impact of these historical manipulations on contemporary understanding of Britain's imperial past.