"A highly readable work."—The Wall Street Journal
"One of the best books ever written about foreign correspondence."—London Daily Telegraph
"A fascinating and impressive book, possibly the best that has appeared on the foreign correspondent, his past, present, and future."—The Chicago Tribune
"Hohenberg's narrative is studded with enough adventures to satisfy the tastes of a teenager with the most voracious reading habits. He has done a magnificent job of research."—The New York Times Book Review
"He combines a fresh and clear view of the special, even predominant part played by the [news] agencies. . . . A fascinating round by round report on their origin, their feuds, and their alliances."—The Times of London Literary Supplement
Description
This extensively revised edition reads like an adventure story about the vital role of the foreign correspondent throughout history. From the roles of Winston Churchill and Georges Clemenceau to those of some of history’s greatest war correspondents from Ernie Pyle to Peter Arnett, Hohenberg, himself a reporter of considerable standing, distills the wars and historical moments that have shaped world politics.
In the second edition, Hohenberg emphasizes the American experience, particularly the recent role of television and daily newspaper correspondents in Vietnam, the Gulf War, and the post-Cold War crises. He also examines of the role of the foreign correspondent in the future and the impact of new media technologies on this profession.
About the Author
John Hohenberg has had a long and distinguished career as a journalist and diplomatic correspondent. While professor of journalism at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, he served as the administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes and secretary of the Pulitzer board. He is the author of numerous books, including the Bill Clinton Story: Winning the Presidency.
