LONDON CORRESPONDENCE: JACK THE RIPPER AND THE IRISH PRESS

Author: Sharp (Alan)
Year: 2005
Publisher: Ashfield Press
Edition Details: 1st Edn.
Book Condition: Vg+
ISBN: 9781901658453
Price: £18.00
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Softcover. SIGNED. In the Autumn of 1888, evil stalked the streets of London's East End, as a series of prostitutes were found brutally murdered in the dark alleys of Whitechapel. With the advent of the mass communication age, news of the discoveries flashed round the world within hours. In Ireland, a nation whose people had been pilloried by the English press for being unruly, rebellious and in league with criminals, and whose leaders were about to face a public inquiry accusing them of promoting terrorism, the crimes were an opportunity to turn the tables on their accusers. Through the words of the London correspondents, the Irish press turned their critical eye on the state of England and painted a vivid picture of the society in whose midst walked Jack the Ripper. Illus., 288pp. trade size soft cover. With previous owner's personal b/plate inside fr. cover, lightly browned edges, sl. fading to lower portion of sp. o/w Vg+ with no creasing to covers. Includes a tipped-in label SIGNED BY ALAN SHARP.

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