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Beethoven’s political ideals, inspired by the French Revolution and Napoleon, radiate through his ground-breaking compositions.

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"Clubbe’s biography is a thorough account of Beethoven’s inspirations, collaborators, and his turbulent times. It frames his work with political events and makes a compelling argument for their impact on the man." -- New Statesman
"A thoughtful cultural history that takes into account the times in which Beethoven lived and worked—and they were times of revolution." -- Tim Page - The Washington Post

Beethoven

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    A Hardback by John Clubbe

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      Publisher WW Norton & Co
      Published 9 August 2019
      ISBN-13 9780393242553
      978-0393242553
      ISBN-10 0393242552
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Beethoven’s political ideals, inspired by the French Revolution and Napoleon, radiate through his ground-breaking compositions.

      Trade Review
      "Clubbe’s biography is a thorough account of Beethoven’s inspirations, collaborators, and his turbulent times. It frames his work with political events and makes a compelling argument for their impact on the man." -- New Statesman
      "A thoughtful cultural history that takes into account the times in which Beethoven lived and worked—and they were times of revolution." -- Tim Page - The Washington Post

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