SLOW NEWS DAYS.
Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 7. P. 64 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Wren, Joad Raymond 3 of 3
Abstract
The article examines how news of significant events, such as the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the capture of Negroponte in 1470, and the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, spread across Western Europe during the early modern era. It highlights the slow and indirect methods of communication, including word of mouth, handwritten letters, and the emerging printing technology, which influenced the dissemination of news. The article also discusses the development of avvisi, early forms of news bulletins, and how the establishment of postal services facilitated faster communication, allowing news to reach a broader audience. Overall, it illustrates the evolution of news transmission and its impact on public awareness in Europe during this period. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2025/07, Vol. 75, Issue 7, p64
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:185820706
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