Foreign Political Press in Nineteenth-Century London: Politics from a Distance

During a time of political upheaval in Europe and the rest of the world, immigrants and political exiles in London established periodicals that played an active role in national and international political discussions. This book provides a rare long-term specialist perspective on the cosmopolitan and multilingual world of the foreign political press in London, with an emphasis on periodicals published in European languages. It explores the historical survey of foreign political groups, press analysis in local and transnational contexts, and the actors and material conditions that shaped this press.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Amidst a turbulent era characterized by constant reshaping of European and international politics, immigrants, and political exiles residing in London established a vibrant network of periodicals that played a crucial role in shaping national and international political discourse. These publications reflected an interdisciplinary and international exchange, offering a rare long-term specialist perspective into the cosmopolitan and multilingual world of the foreign political press in London. With a focus on periodicals published in European languages, this book expands our understanding of political exile, the role of print culture, and personal networks as intercultural agents. It sheds light on the dynamics of transnational political and cultural exchange within global capitals.

The individual chapters delve into the rich tapestry of Brazilian, French, German, Indian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Spanish American, and Russian periodicals, providing a comprehensive survey of foreign political groups present in London throughout the long 19th century. These chapters explore the causes and movements these groups championed, offering insightful analyses of the press in both local and transnational contexts. Moreover, the book pays close attention to the individuals behind the press, their roles, and the material conditions that shaped its creation and dissemination.

The Foreign Political Press in Nineteenth-Century London serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in 19th-century politics, as well as the history of the press. It offers a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted world of foreign political journalism in London, shedding light on the complex interplay between politics, culture, and the media in a period of immense historical significance.

Weight: 384g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350118935