{"title":"Tom D. C. Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eTom D. C. Roberts\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. With a knack for peeling back the layers of fascinating personal stories, Roberts offers readers a unique window into the lives and experiences of influential figures. His works are celebrated for their thorough research, engaging narrative style, and accessibility to readers of all interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Roberts' standout pieces, \u003cem\u003eBefore Rupert\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the life and legacy of legendary Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch. This book uncovers the roots and early influences that shaped Murdoch's extraordinary career, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the media empire. With a balanced perspective, Roberts artfully weaves personal anecdotes, historical context, and critical analysis to paint a vivid portrait that is both enlightening and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a biography enthusiast or simply curious about remarkable lives, Tom D. C. Roberts' collection promises to enrich and inspire with each page turned. Discover his works today and embark on a journey through the narratives of lives that have left a lasting impact on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"before-rupert-by-tom-d-c-roberts-9780702253782","title":"Before Rupert","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unauthorised biography of Australia's first media magnate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut is there another side to the story of Keith's success and the origins of News Corporation? \u003cem\u003eBefore Rupert\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'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.'\u003c\/em\u003e Stuart MacIntyre, author of \u003cem\u003eThe History Wars\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A readable and entertaining biography ...impeccably researched.'\u003c\/em\u003e Books+Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370003517676,"sku":"9780702253782","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/181803482438.jpg?v=1744802066"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tom-d-c-roberts.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}