Music From the Days of George Washington (Classic Reprint)

Carl Engel, William Oliver Strunk

ISBN 10: 0365904120 / ISBN 13: 9780365904120

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book is an intriguing collection of 18th-century music closely tied to the historic period of America's national origin. The author has meticulously selected pieces that not only reflect the musical landscape of the time but also provide a glimpse into the cultural and social context of George Washington's era. The book encompasses a wide range of musical genres, from patriotic marches to military songs, elegant minuets, and heartfelt ballads. Each piece is presented with historical commentary, offering insights into the significance and reception of the music during Washington's lifetime. Through this captivating musical journey, the book explores the complex relationship between music and nationhood, examining how music shaped and was shaped by the momentous events of the American Revolution. The author skillfully weaves together historical anecdotes and musical analysis, painting a vivid picture of the vibrant musical culture that flourished alongside the birth of a new nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9780365904120_0

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Music From the Days of George Washington (Classic Reprint)
• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0365904120
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780365904120
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• Type de livre: print-on-demand item
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from Music From the Days of George Washington: Collected and Provided With an Introduction (Classic Reprint)



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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.