The Evening Post: A Century of Journalism

"The Evening Post: A Century of Journalism" by Allan Nevins is a historical exploration of a prominent American newspaper, tracking its evolution from its inception in the 19th century through a century of shaping journalistic practices and influencing public discourse. The book begins by explaining the newspaper's founding in 1801 by Alexander Hamilton and his fellow Federalists during a period of political change, when they were trying to maintain a voice for their party against the rising Democratic movement. It highlights the challenges the Evening Post faced in its early years as it worked to establish itself and how Hamilton played a vital role in its establishment, aiming to debate political issues and engage in broader social conversations.