Sounds of War: Music in the British Armed Forces During the Great War

ISBN-13: 9781108480086 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 320 str.

Emma Hanna

Opis

Music in all its forms was an indispensable part of everyday life in Britain's armed forces during the Great War.

Recenzje

'Hanna effectively weaves together cultural and military history to provide a refreshing look at the First World War. The breadth of her study allows her to effectively show the significance of music during the … [this] study is a valuable read not only for those who study the First World War but also for those interested in the diverse ways that music can shape the experience of war.' Theodore Racicot, H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Music in Britain, 1914; 2. Recruitment and fundraising; 3. Instruments of war; 4. Songs, identity and morale; 5. Captivity; 6. Religion and pastoral Care; 7. Medicine and therapy; 8. The gramophone; 9. Civilian concert parties; 10. Servicemen's concert parties; 11. After the Armistice; Conclusion.