About the book
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 impact in the decades that followed. Drawing on an array of published and archival sources, Christian McWhirter analyzes the myriad ways music influenced popular culture in the years surrounding the war and discusses its deep resonance for both whites and blacks, South and North.
Though published songs of the time have long been catalogued and appreciated, McWhirter is the first to explore what Americans actually said and did with these pieces. By gauging the popularity of the most prominent songs and examining how Americans used them, McWhirter returns music to its central place in American life during the nation’s greatest crisis. The result is a portrait of a war fought to music.
Editions of Battle Hymns
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807835500
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469613673
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807882627
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469601861
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893130317
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890842398
Read an Excerpt
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 impact in the decades that followed. Drawing on an array of published and archival sources, Christian McWhirter analyzes the myriad ways music influenced popular culture in the years surrounding the war and discusses its deep resonance for both whites and blacks, South and North.
Though published songs of the time have long been catalogued and appreciated, McWhirter is the first to explore what Americans actually said and did with these pieces. By gauging the popularity of the most prominent songs and examining how Americans used them, McWhirter returns music to its central place in American life during the nation’s greatest crisis. The result is a portrait of a war fought to music.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Hymns about?
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 impact in the decades that followed. Drawing on an array of published and archival sources, Christian McWhirter analyzes the myriad ways music influenced popular culture in the years surrounding the war and discusses its deep resonance for both whites and blacks, South and North.
Though published songs of the time have long been catalogued and appreciated, McWhirter is the first to explore what Americans actually said and did with these pieces. By gauging the popularity of the most prominent songs and examining how Americans used them, McWhirter returns music to its central place in American life during the nation’s greatest crisis. The result is a portrait of a war fought to music.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Battle Hymns?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Battle Hymns?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807835500
How long is Battle Hymns and how many pages does it have?
Battle Hymns has 336 page(s)
Is Battle Hymns part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Civil War America
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Battle Hymns?
Christian McWhirter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Battle Hymns is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807835500) and paperback(ISBN 9781469613673) and ebook(ISBN 9780807882627) and ebook(ISBN 9781469601861) and ebook(ISBN 9798893130317) and pdf(ISBN 9798890842398)
Where can I buy Battle Hymns online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Battle Hymns from below
Where can I buy Battle Hymns?