Peter Hinds
- Published in print:
- 2010
- Published Online:
- January 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780197264430
- eISBN:
- 9780191733994
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- British Academy
- DOI:
- 10.5871/bacad/9780197264430.001.0001
- Subject:
- Literature, 17th-century and Restoration Literature
The Popish plot was an alleged Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Charles II and re-introduce the Catholic faith to England. Despite it being a fiction, belief in the plot became widespread and many ...
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The Popish plot was an alleged Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Charles II and re-introduce the Catholic faith to England. Despite it being a fiction, belief in the plot became widespread and many innocent Catholics were sent to their deaths. Moving away from the focus of recent histories of the plot, which remain predominately in the realms of parliamentary discussion, courts of law and the councils of the King, this volume considers how details of the plot circulated more broadly. It investigates the many media used, primarily print, but also manuscript and word-of-mouth, for instance in books, pamphlets, newspapers, and ballads. The most prolific commentator on the Popish plot was Roger L'Estrange, the press censor during the reigns of Charles II and James II. L'Estrange was interested in the working of the London book trade at this time, and as one who did not believe there was a Popish plot, wrote prolifically in order publicly to cast doubt upon it. L'Estrange's writings provide us with valuable insights into the production, dissemination, and reception of political opinion in this period. Drawing on the insights of literary studies, political history, and the history of the book, reading this volume will further understanding in how belief in such an extraordinary plot took hold amongst so many.Less
The Popish plot was an alleged Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Charles II and re-introduce the Catholic faith to England. Despite it being a fiction, belief in the plot became widespread and many innocent Catholics were sent to their deaths. Moving away from the focus of recent histories of the plot, which remain predominately in the realms of parliamentary discussion, courts of law and the councils of the King, this volume considers how details of the plot circulated more broadly. It investigates the many media used, primarily print, but also manuscript and word-of-mouth, for instance in books, pamphlets, newspapers, and ballads. The most prolific commentator on the Popish plot was Roger L'Estrange, the press censor during the reigns of Charles II and James II. L'Estrange was interested in the working of the London book trade at this time, and as one who did not believe there was a Popish plot, wrote prolifically in order publicly to cast doubt upon it. L'Estrange's writings provide us with valuable insights into the production, dissemination, and reception of political opinion in this period. Drawing on the insights of literary studies, political history, and the history of the book, reading this volume will further understanding in how belief in such an extraordinary plot took hold amongst so many.
Robert Cole
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780748622771
- eISBN:
- 9780748651337
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- DOI:
- 10.3366/edinburgh/9780748622771.003.0005
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Media Studies
In 1941, pressure on Eire increased, but so did Eire's determination to remain neutral. Critics of neutrality were harsh. Many Irish Americans regarded Britain as a villain and gave Eire full ...
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In 1941, pressure on Eire increased, but so did Eire's determination to remain neutral. Critics of neutrality were harsh. Many Irish Americans regarded Britain as a villain and gave Eire full support. Opinion polls in January 1941 indicated that 40 per cent of Irish Americans opposed Eire neutrality, favoured England having the use of Eire bases and either thought America should enter the war or were uncommitted – but were not opposed to it. Broadcast propaganda increased, including Axis broadcasts. The censors dealt with many issues, including what would need to be done ‘in the event of actual hostilities beginning in 1941’, and increasing strictures on press items sent abroad by telephone or telegraph. Mainstream press censorship turned around the maintenance of Eire's neutrality and security. The censor was surprisingly lenient on press coverage of American military aid to Britain.Less
In 1941, pressure on Eire increased, but so did Eire's determination to remain neutral. Critics of neutrality were harsh. Many Irish Americans regarded Britain as a villain and gave Eire full support. Opinion polls in January 1941 indicated that 40 per cent of Irish Americans opposed Eire neutrality, favoured England having the use of Eire bases and either thought America should enter the war or were uncommitted – but were not opposed to it. Broadcast propaganda increased, including Axis broadcasts. The censors dealt with many issues, including what would need to be done ‘in the event of actual hostilities beginning in 1941’, and increasing strictures on press items sent abroad by telephone or telegraph. Mainstream press censorship turned around the maintenance of Eire's neutrality and security. The censor was surprisingly lenient on press coverage of American military aid to Britain.
Simon A. Waldman and Emre Caliskan
- Published in print:
- 2017
- Published Online:
- July 2017
- ISBN:
- 9780190668372
- eISBN:
- 9780190848538
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780190668372.003.0005
- Subject:
- Political Science, Middle Eastern Politics
This chapter explains the severe and systemic restrictions of the press during the period of military tutelage. However, despite the armed forces being removed from political life, press censorship ...
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This chapter explains the severe and systemic restrictions of the press during the period of military tutelage. However, despite the armed forces being removed from political life, press censorship intensified during the AKP period. Under military tutelage, the press was severely curtailed, even compromised. While the erosion of the military’s power is good for democracy, freedom of expression did not improve. Instead of allowing the media to flourish, the government has manipulated it, co-opted it or attacked it fervently and furiously. The lack of a free and fair press in Turkey represents a significant democratic deficit. Not only does it avoid government accountability and erode a check on the power of the government, but it also highlights severe restrictions on freedom of expression. The fear and self-censorship of the media diminishes the internal debate on Turkish politics and the direction of the country, and it is a reflection of the state of affairs in Turkey as a whole.Less
This chapter explains the severe and systemic restrictions of the press during the period of military tutelage. However, despite the armed forces being removed from political life, press censorship intensified during the AKP period. Under military tutelage, the press was severely curtailed, even compromised. While the erosion of the military’s power is good for democracy, freedom of expression did not improve. Instead of allowing the media to flourish, the government has manipulated it, co-opted it or attacked it fervently and furiously. The lack of a free and fair press in Turkey represents a significant democratic deficit. Not only does it avoid government accountability and erode a check on the power of the government, but it also highlights severe restrictions on freedom of expression. The fear and self-censorship of the media diminishes the internal debate on Turkish politics and the direction of the country, and it is a reflection of the state of affairs in Turkey as a whole.
Razeshta Sethna
- Published in print:
- 2017
- Published Online:
- August 2017
- ISBN:
- 9780190656546
- eISBN:
- 9780190848460
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780190656546.003.0009
- Subject:
- Sociology, Urban and Rural Studies
This chapter by Razeshta Sethna examines her experiences as a print journalist for the Dawn Media Group, and a presenter for Geo TV and Dawn TV. Sethna reveals professional tensions between levels of ...
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This chapter by Razeshta Sethna examines her experiences as a print journalist for the Dawn Media Group, and a presenter for Geo TV and Dawn TV. Sethna reveals professional tensions between levels of editorial control and the failure of newspaper owners and editors to protect journalists, and she illuminates ways that fear works to prevent journalists from protesting against the murder of colleagues. She unravels connections between violent politics, state violence, and the media. These involve the Muttahida Qaumi Movement party (MQM), whose militants have burnt the city’s newspaper offices and threatened journalists—and the military and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agencies who pressure senior editors to censor views considered too liberal, keep silence around the state’s repression of democratic freedoms and human rights, and the ‘disappearances’ of activists in Balochistan. Notwithstanding, the proliferation of Karachi’s television media since 2007 has positioned journalists at the forefront of open criticism against violence.Less
This chapter by Razeshta Sethna examines her experiences as a print journalist for the Dawn Media Group, and a presenter for Geo TV and Dawn TV. Sethna reveals professional tensions between levels of editorial control and the failure of newspaper owners and editors to protect journalists, and she illuminates ways that fear works to prevent journalists from protesting against the murder of colleagues. She unravels connections between violent politics, state violence, and the media. These involve the Muttahida Qaumi Movement party (MQM), whose militants have burnt the city’s newspaper offices and threatened journalists—and the military and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agencies who pressure senior editors to censor views considered too liberal, keep silence around the state’s repression of democratic freedoms and human rights, and the ‘disappearances’ of activists in Balochistan. Notwithstanding, the proliferation of Karachi’s television media since 2007 has positioned journalists at the forefront of open criticism against violence.
