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....
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Chicago, IL :
University of Chicago Press,
2009.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
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. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xv, 335 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780226292175 0226292177 1282267175 9781282267176 9786612267178 6612267178 |