Mail Men The Unauthorized Story of the Daily Mail The Paper That Divided and Conquered Britain
By Adrian Addison

Perhaps because of the power and fear that the Daily Mail commands, this
is the very first book to provide an unauthorized account of the
newspaper with more global readers than any other. With a gripping
personality-led narrative, informed by well-placed sources, Mail Men
investigates the secret behind the Mail's extraordinary longevity and
commercial success, from its first edition on 4 May 1896, to its global
MailOnline website today. But, it also examines the controversies that
have beset the paper - from its owner's flirtation with fascism in the
1930s to its fractious relationship with liberals, celebrities and
politicians today. Like being a fly on the wall at one of the most
influential offices in the land, Mail Men is the unofficial story of an
institution that has become the self-proclaimed voice of middle England,
and the adversary of liberals everywhere. Journalist Adrian Addison
gives us a revealing insight into the colourful cast of senior
'Mail-Men' (yes, nearly all men) who have moulded the paper through the
decades - from Alfred C. Harmsworth, the Mail's founder and first owner
to Paul Dacre the awkward reporter who has become one of the most
feared, hated, secretive, and respected editors in Britain. An absorbing
history of one of the most divisive yet successful newspapers in print
today, this is an essential read if you wish to understand modern
Britain.