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OverviewHenry Watterson (1840--1921), editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal from the 1860s through WWI, was one of the most important and widely read newspaper editors in American history. An influential New South supporter of sectional reconciliation and economic development, Watterson was also the nation's premier advocate of free trade and globalization. Watterson's vision of a prosperous and independent South within an expanding American empire was unique among prominent Southerners and Democrats. He helped articulate the bipartisan embrace of globalization that accompanied America's rise to unmatched prosperity and world power. Daniel S. Margolies restores Watterson to his place at the heart of late nineteenth-century southern and American history by combining biographical narrative with an evaluation of Watterson's unique involvement in the politics of free trade and globalization. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel S. MargoliesPublisher: The University Press of Kentucky Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.617kg ISBN: 9780813124179ISBN 10: 0813124174 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 24 November 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviews-This excellent body of scholarship adds to our understanding of how and to what extent Watterson shaped that hegemony.- -- Joseph M. Santos, Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era This excellent body of scholarship adds to our understanding of how and to what extent Watterson shaped that hegemony. -- Joseph M. Santos, Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era Daniel S. Margolies brings Watterson to the attention of a new generation of scholars. Margolies tells Watterson's story in an engaging way. -- Peter A. Coclanis, American Historical Review Margolies attempts a 'full reappraisal' of this eccentric Kentucky editor, both the bitter partisan who loved a good name-calling brawl and, surprisingly, the forward-looking editor who sought to broaden America's understanding of economic self-interest abroad. -- Journal of Southern History Margolies develops his thesis convincingly and readably. His use of the Watterson papers at the Library of Congress is masterful, along with a long list of other primary documents. Watterson is lifted from the role of an important editor of his time to one with wide ranging contacts, reach, potential influence, and a generally consistent intellectual position that demanded attention, if not agreement. -- Wallace B. Eberhard, Journalism History In this meticulously researched and forcefully argued study, Margolies deftly traces the outspoken and mercurial Watterson's long career with special attention to the southern nationalist's positions on American foreign policy. While examining Watterson's activities and commentary, Margolies renders highly instructive insights regarding the history of U.S. journalism, Democratic politics, and turn-of-the-century American imperialism. -- Joseph A. Fry, author of Dixie Looks Abroad This able study considers Watterson's public life only and draws largely on a close reading of numerous published editorials. Margolies's strength lies in his patient willingness to work through Watterson's sometimes conflicting, often hazy prescriptions for regional and national problems. The resulting volume contributes admirably to historians' understanding of both U.S. imperialism and the global position of the New South. -- Randal L. Hall, Rice University This excellent body of scholarship adds to our understanding of how and to what extent Watterson shaped that hegemony. -- Joseph M. Santos, Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era This excellent body of scholarship adds to our understanding of how and to what extent Watterson shaped that hegemony. -- Joseph M. Santos Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era <p> This excellent body of scholarship adds to our understanding of how and to what extent Watterson shaped that hegemony. -- Joseph M. Santos, Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era Author InformationDaniel S. Margolies is assistant professor of history at Virginia Wesleyan College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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