The publisher : Henry Luce and his American century / Alan Brinkley.

Author/creator Brinkley, Alan
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Descriptionxiii, 531 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Americans abroad -- The striver -- Big man -- "The paper" -- "Time : the weekly news-magazine" -- Empire builder -- "Time marches on" -- "Life begins" -- Man of the world -- Time Inc. goes to war -- Losing China -- Cold warriors -- National purpose -- Letting go.
Abstract Acclaimed historian Alan Brinkley gives us a sharply realized portrait of Henry Luce, arguably the most important publisher of the twentieth century. As the founder of "Time," "Fortune, "and "Life "magazines, Luce changed the way we consume news and the way we understand our world.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [461]-502) and index.
LCCN 2009038834
ISBN9780679414445 (hc.)
ISBN0679414444 (hc.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PN4874.L76 B75 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold