The Civil War Era (American History Through Music) - Hardcover

Cornelius, Steven H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313320810 ISBN 13: 9780313320811

Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL, 2004

Synopsis

The Civil War Era Narrative chapters recount the many vibrant roles of music during this troubled period of American history. Full description

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Review:

"[H]ighly recommended for specialty collections....[e]xamining the different styles of music which have played important roles in American history. Music Of The Civil War Era is one of the first volumes in a projected series American History Through Music: it includes a bibliography, endnotes, and a fine subject index researchers will applaud."-MBR Internet Bookwatch

"Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates; general readers."-Choice

"İH¨ighly recommended for specialty collections....İe¨xamining the different styles of music which have played important roles in American history. Music Of The Civil War Era is one of the first volumes in a projected series American History Through Music: it includes a bibliography, endnotes, and a fine subject index researchers will applaud."-MBR Internet Bookwatch

?Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates; general readers.?-Choice

?[H]ighly recommended for specialty collections....[e]xamining the different styles of music which have played important roles in American history. Music Of The Civil War Era is one of the first volumes in a projected series American History Through Music: it includes a bibliography, endnotes, and a fine subject index researchers will applaud.?-MBR Internet Bookwatch

?Steven H. Cornelius has written a historical text readable by the lay person....Cornelius presents his case quickly, succinctly, and in a flowing text. The comprehensible style engages the reader. Several subdivisions within the chapters help to focus the reader on new material....Music of the Civil War Era is a fine interdisciplinary text that places the mucis in the context of the social and economic conditions of the period.?-Music Reference Services Quarterly

"Steven H. Cornelius has written a historical text readable by the lay person....Cornelius presents his case quickly, succinctly, and in a flowing text. The comprehensible style engages the reader. Several subdivisions within the chapters help to focus the reader on new material....Music of the Civil War Era is a fine interdisciplinary text that places the mucis in the context of the social and economic conditions of the period."-Music Reference Services Quarterly

About the Author:

STEVEN H. CORNELIUS is Associate Professor of Music at Bowling Green University, with a specialization in African music. He also teaches courses on nineteenth century American music.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0313320810
• ISBN 13: 9780313320811
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 314