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The Enlightenment
January 1731 edition of "The Gentleman's Magazine", from London, England. This publication was an important periodical of 18th century England, being relatively inexpensive and inclusive of a broad range of subjects — from politics to poetry. It is representative of the vast scope of the Enlightenment; a movement that would extend beyond intellectual circles to the public sphere and would influence future generations engaging in academic, philosophical, technological, and political progress. -
The Age of Imperialism
From the January 1st, 1805 edition of the "Benghal Hurkaru", a newspaper from Colonial India. An English language paper seeking to solidify the agenda of Imperial Britain from within the colony. It represents the reinterpretation of events regarding colonized people, meant to maintain public opinion of colonial expansion — and to further the mystique of the “orient”. The paper essentially acts to encourage complacency and acceptance of British rule within the colony. -
The French Revolution
December 28th, 1792 edition of "L’Ami du peuple" from Paris, France. Published in the midst of the French Revolution, this source is typical of the radical opinions and left-wing sentiment of reducing monarchical authority. "L’Ami du Peuple" was run by Jean-Paul Marat who used the paper as a platform to voice his opinions and inform the readership of changes that had taken place, or needed to take place, in order for a peaceful, liberated, and prosperous society to exist. -
Extremism: Nazi Germany
From the February 17th, 1944 edition of "Der Stürmer", a German newspaper from 1923 to 1945. This source is indicative of the ideological reaches of the Third Reich. As an anti-Semitic newspaper, it sought to perpetuate the philosophy of the Nazi Regime — one based on hatred towards the Jews and an eventual perceived urgency to eradicate them. This edition exemplifies the spreading of false accusations imperative to Nazi control, claiming that the Jewish people were running The World Bank.