Imperialism and music: Britain, 1876-1953

This study considers the relationship between British imperialism and music. With its unique ability to stimulate the emotions and to create mental images, music was used to dramatize, illustrate and reinforce the components of the ideological cluster that constituted British imperialism in its heyd...

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Main Author: Richards, Jeffrey (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Manchester] [Manchester University Press] 01 Mar 2017
Series:Studies in imperialism
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Summary:This study considers the relationship between British imperialism and music. With its unique ability to stimulate the emotions and to create mental images, music was used to dramatize, illustrate and reinforce the components of the ideological cluster that constituted British imperialism in its heyday: patriotism, monarchism, hero-worship, Protestantism, racialism and chivalry. It was also used to emphasise the inclusiveness of Britain by stressing the contributions of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland to the imperial project
Item Description:Auf der Landingpage (Manchester Hive): "Online Publication Date: 01 Mar 2017"
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 534 Seiten)
ISBN:9781526121370
9781526121387
DOI:10.7765/9781526121370

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