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Campbell Stuart
1885–1972
A Canadian-born newspaper executive who moved through the worlds of journalism, politics, and wartime propaganda, he lived a life that reads like a political thriller. He is best known today for writing about the secretive British propaganda effort of the First World War.
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Secrets of Crewe House : The story of a famous campaign
by Campbell Stuart
About the author
Born in Montreal on July 5, 1885, Sir Campbell Arthur Stuart built an influential career in the newspaper business and later became closely involved with British public information and propaganda work during both World Wars. He was educated at Bishop's College School in Quebec and at McGill University before making his name in publishing and public affairs.
During the First World War, he directed British propaganda aimed at enemy countries from Crewe House, and he later wrote Secrets of Crewe House about that campaign. His public career continued for decades, and he was also involved in important wartime planning during the Second World War, including early work connected with the Special Operations Executive.
Stuart died on September 14, 1972. For listeners coming to his work today, he offers an unusual perspective: not just a writer describing history from a distance, but a participant reflecting on the hidden machinery of modern war, media, and influence.