The Real Lord Northcliffe (1922)

The Real Lord Northcliffe is a biography written by Louise Owen and published in 1922. The book chronicles the life of Alfred Harmsworth, who later became known as Lord Northcliffe, a British newspaper magnate and a prominent figure in the media industry during the early 20th century. The author delves into Northcliffe's personal and professional life, including his early years as a struggling journalist, his rise to fame as the owner of popular newspapers such as the Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror, and his impact on the British media landscape. The book also explores Northcliffe's political views and his influence on British politics, as well as his controversial reputation and his complicated relationships with family and colleagues. Through extensive research and interviews with Northcliffe's acquaintances, the author provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of the most influential figures in British journalism history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.