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Sweet freedom's song : "My country 'tis of thee" and democracy in America /

This is a celebration and critical exploration of the complicated musical, cultural and political roles played by the song America over the last 250 years. Its story offers insights into democracy in the US.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Branham, Robert James (Author), Hartnett, Stephen J. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York ; Oxford University Press, 2023.
Subjects:
National songs > United States.
Democracy > United States > Songs and music.
United States > Songs and music.
Democracy.
National songs.
United States.
Music.
Electronic books.
Songs and music.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This is a celebration and critical exploration of the complicated musical, cultural and political roles played by the song America over the last 250 years. Its story offers insights into democracy in the US.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2002.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 276 pages): illustrations (black and white), facsimiles.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197716649
0197716644