The Birth of French Press (1631-1789)
Chapters
- 1. The Dawn of Print: From Royal Privilege to Public Discourse
- 2. The Press Unleashed: From Absolutism to Republic
- 3. The Century of the Newspaper: Literary Journalism and Mass Democracy
- 4. Radio Waves and Political Storms: Media in the Interwar Years
- 5. The Dark Years: When Journalism Faced Its Greatest Test
- 6. From Ruins to Radiance: The Transformation of French Media
- 7. Liberation, Alternative Voices, and the End of Monopoly
- 8. Socialist Dreams and Market Realities: Media Liberation and Its Discontents
- 9. From Print to Pixels: French Media in the Internet Age
- 10. Fake News, Media Concentration, and the Future of French Journalism
- 11. Profiles of Pioneering Journalists
- 12. Regional and Local Media
- 13. Specialized Press
- 14. Press Freedom and Law
- 15. Journalism Education
- 16. Diverse Voices
- 17. French Media Abroad
- 18. Conclusion: Looking Back, Looking Forward