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Sound diplomacy : music and emotions in transatlantic relations, 1850-1920 /

Between 1850 and 1910, the United States was a rising star in the international arena, and several European nations sought to strengthen their ties to the republic through cultural means. France capitalized on its art, Britain on its social ties and literature, and Germany promoted classical music....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gienow-Hecht, Jessica C. E., 1964-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chicago, IL : University of Chicago Press, 2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Between 1850 and 1910, the United States was a rising star in the international arena, and several European nations sought to strengthen their ties to the republic through cultural means. France capitalized on its art, Britain on its social ties and literature, and Germany promoted classical music. Sound Diplomacy retraces these efforts to export culture as an instrument of nongovernmental diplomacy, paying particular attention to the role of conductors. Delving into a treasure trove of archives that document cross-cultural interactions between America and Germany, Jessica Gienow-Hecht uncover.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xv, 335 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780226292175
0226292177
1282267175
9781282267176
9786612267178
6612267178