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The exploration of American music reveals its significant role in shaping the nation's political landscape from the early national period to the Civil War. Through extensive archival research, Coleman connects elite power dynamics with the quest for a united republic, examining the creation of patriotic anthems and the purpose behind campaign songs. He highlights often-overlooked musical figures and organizations, offering a fresh perspective on how music influenced American democracy and the ongoing conflicts within it.
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Harnessing Harmony, Billy Coleman
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Harnessing Harmony
- Subtitle
- Music, Power, and Politics in the United States, 1788-1865
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Billy Coleman
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9781469658865
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, History
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- The exploration of American music reveals its significant role in shaping the nation's political landscape from the early national period to the Civil War. Through extensive archival research, Coleman connects elite power dynamics with the quest for a united republic, examining the creation of patriotic anthems and the purpose behind campaign songs. He highlights often-overlooked musical figures and organizations, offering a fresh perspective on how music influenced American democracy and the ongoing conflicts within it.