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The British Press and the American Revolution Dialogue
The article surveys British newspapers and magazines from 1774 to 1776, noting Lords North and Germain as targets of criticism, praise for some military turns, and a general shift toward reconciliation yet growing opposition to wartime policy. It highlights publishers in London, the influence of Paine, and the spread of wider circulation papers shaping anti‑government sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis G. Walett
Worcester State College
American Antiquarian Society
Lord North
Sam Adams
John Hancock
Britain
Hancock
Adams
Thomas Paine
Gentleman’s Magazine
Almon
Evening Post
George III
ST. James’s Chronicle
North
Hars
Gentleman's Magazine
America
London
North Ministry
Quebec
New York
Woodfall
Morning Chronicle
Howe Brothers
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Georg Germain
Morning Post
Parliament
Henry Clinton