Fayke Newes: The Media vs the Mighty, From Henry VIII to Donald Trump [Paperback]

A gripping exploration of the centuries-long battle between media and power, from Tudor England to the age of Trump.

InFayke Newes, historian Derek J. Taylor uncovers the roots of today's media landscape, tracing the conflicts between those in power and those who seek to hold them accountable. From the printing press revolution to the rise of social media, explore key moments wheregovernments and journalists clashed over truth, censorship, and influence. Discover the stories of individuals caught in the crossfire, from the Nun of Kent to Donald Trump, and gain insights into the enduring struggle for control of the narrative.

This book is for readers interested inhistory, media studies, and political science, offering a compelling analysis of how mass communication has shaped society. Delve into the evolution offake news, propaganda, and media bias, and understand the challenges of navigating a post-truth world.Fayke Newesprovides a crucial perspective on the forces shaping our world today.

When social media has put mass communication in the hands of anyone with a smartphone - from US Presidents to any crook, liar or foreign enemy - Derek Taylor asks:What hope is there for the rest of us who just want to know what's really going on?DEREK J. TAYLOR studied law and history at Oxford, and later joined Independent Television News. As an onscreen correspondent, he reported five wars and spent seven months in Iran during the Islamic revolution. His daily reports were the only Tehran-based TV coverage of the American hostage crisis to reach U.S. viewers. Taylor went on to work for the BBC before becoming Chief Executive of the American-owned Associated Press Television News.