The Hearsts: Father and Son

by William Randolph Hearst, Jack Casserly Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach

Overview

The founder of the largest US media empire, William Randolph Hearst, Sr. changed the face of American journalism forever. Hearst, Jr., with coauthor Casserly, tells the family's story, from the gold-diggings of California to the present Hearst media empire. In a detailed, straight-forward, and earnest manner, the authors examine Hearst Sr.'s notorious brand of journalism, his contentious politics, his devotion to art, his obsession with San Simeon, and his complex love life. They also profile reporters and columnists who became stars of the Hearst newspapers.

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Hearst, Jr. and coauthor Casserly examine Hearst, Sr.'s notorious brand of journalism, extraordinary communications empire, contentious politics, devotion to art, obsession with San Simeon, and complex love life in a detailed straight-forward, and earnest manner that strives for perspective and accuracy.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169908718
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	07/01/2010
Edition description:	Unabridged

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