The Annual Register

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The Annual Register was a yearly survey of world affairs initiated by Edmund Burke and published by Robert Dodsley. The first volume appeared in 1758, with Burke serving as its unacknowledged editor for approximately 30 years. This publication aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of global events on an annual basis.1

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Edmund Burke
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…publisher Robert Dodsley, Burke initiated The Annual Register as a yearly survey of world affairs; the first volume appeared in 1758 under his (unacknowledged) editorship, and he retained this connection for about 30 years.
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…publisher Robert Dodsley, Burke initiated The Annual Register as a yearly survey of world affairs; the first volume appeared in 1758 under his (unacknowledged) editorship, and he retained this connection for about 30 years.
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