Christian Mcwhirter: 1 book
Battle Hymns
The Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2012
Music was everywhere during the Civil War. Tunes could be heard ringing out from parlor pianos, thundering at political rallies, and setting the rhythms of military and domestic life. With literacy still limited, music was an important vehicle for communicating ideas about the war, and it had a lasting...
