Before Rupert

Discover the captivating story behind Australia’s media empire with 'Before Rupert,' the unauthorized biography of Keith Murdoch, crafted by historian Tom Roberts. This compelling trade paperback, published by the University of Queensland Press in 2015, unveils the enigmatic life of a man often overshadowed by his son, Rupert Murdoch. Spanning 400 pages, this book is a deep dive into the origins of News Corporation, offering a unique perspective that challenges the benign narrative surrounding Keith Murdoch.

Engagingly written and meticulously researched, 'Before Rupert' reveals how Keith Murdoch navigated the complex web of media and politics to seize control over Australia’s landscape. With fresh insights from an extensive range of interviews, correspondence, and archival materials, this biography exposes the ruthless strategies behind the Murdoch family’s ascent to power.

Be intrigued by the controversial revelations that illustrate the cut-throat tactics employed long before Rupert’s reign began. Whether you're a history buff, a media strategist, or intrigued by family legacies, 'Before Rupert' is not just a biography but an essential exploration of media influence in Australia. This brand-new book is bound to captivate and provoke thought, emphasizing the implications of media control, ambition, and legacy.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702253782
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 400


Description:
The unauthorised biography of Australia's first media magnate Following the News of the World phone-hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch said his greatest regret was that he had let his father down. Popular history views Sir Keith Murdoch (1885 - 1952) as a fearless war correspondent - author of the famous letter that led to the evacuation of the Anzac force from Gallipoli - and a principled journalist and dedicated family man who, on his death, left a single provincial newspaper to Rupert. This benign reputation is unsurprising- the two previously published biographies of Keith were Murdoch family commissions. But is there another side to the story of Keith's success and the origins of News Corporation? Before Rupert is an unflinching prequel to the saga of the Murdoch family's rise to power. Historian Tom Roberts draws on an unparalleled range of interviews, correspondence and archival sources to trace the genesis of the family's involvement with the news and entertainment industry and their resulting influence. This book explores how Keith Murdoch ruthlessly exploited his networks to gain ultimate control over Australia's media and political landscapes. With controversial revelations, this book shows how, by Rupert's birth, a pattern for the cut-throat exercise of power through an expanding media chain had been set - a course still followed to this day. 'In this engrossing study Tom Roberts draws on a remarkable range of sources, many for the first time, to show how Keith Murdoch succeeded in his ambition.' Stuart MacIntyre, author of The History Wars 'A readable and entertaining biography . . . impeccably researched.' Books+Publishing

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