The Muse of Fire: Liberty and War Songs as a Source of American History
Description:
The development of American liberty and war songs from a few themes during the pre-Revolutionary period to a distinct form of American popular music in the Civil War period reflects the growth of many aspects of American culture and thought. This study therefore treats as historical documents the songs published in newspapers, broadsides, and songbooks during the period from 1765 to 1865. Chapter One briefly summarizes the development of American popular music before 1765 and provides other int…
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Date:
August 1984
Creator:
Bowman, Kent A. (Kent Adam), 1947-
Partner:
UNT Libraries