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===Online Resources=== | ===Online Resources=== | ||
*[https://digi.kansalliskirjasto.fi/search?formats=NEWSPAPER Digi - Kansalliskirjaston digitaaliset aineistot] (The digital materials of the National Library) at Kansalliskirjasto (National Library) - index & images | *[https://digi.kansalliskirjasto.fi/search?formats=NEWSPAPER Digi - Kansalliskirjaston digitaaliset aineistot] (The digital materials of the National Library) at Kansalliskirjasto (National Library) - index & images | ||
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-11029/nordic-newspapers-from-oldnewscom?s=275764761 Nordic Newspapers from OldNews.com] at MyHeritage - index ($) | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The history of newspapers in Finland dates back to the late 18th century, with the publication of the first newspaper in Swedish in 1771. The early years of Finnish newspapers were characterized by limited circulation and government censorship. However, as the 19th century progressed, newspapers began to play a more prominent role in Finnish society, serving as a platform for political debate and national identity formation. The rise of the Finnish language press in the late 19th century was particularly significant, as it helped to solidify Finnish cultural identity and challenge the dominance of Swedish. | The history of newspapers in Finland dates back to the late 18th century, with the publication of the first newspaper in Swedish in 1771. The early years of Finnish newspapers were characterized by limited circulation and government censorship. However, as the 19th century progressed, newspapers began to play a more prominent role in Finnish society, serving as a platform for political debate and national identity formation. The rise of the Finnish language press in the late 19th century was particularly significant, as it helped to solidify Finnish cultural identity and challenge the dominance of Swedish. | ||
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