Historical Research Using British Newspapers

Digitised newspapers from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century are an indispensable and accessible resource for historians.
Historical Research Using British Newspapers outlines the strengths and shortfalls of newspapers as source material, and how to avoid falling prey to their weaknesses. It suggests which newspapers are the best to start with, and how to find the most relevant articles within, with techniques for collating, analysing and interpreting information. 9 case studies illustrate ways in which newspapers have been used to best advantage, when information is not available elsewhere.

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Published 6th April 2016