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This work argues that research into the cultural history of music can significantly help our understanding of the evolution of English national identity. It identifies the intellectual, social and political assumptions which surrounded English music in the early part of the 20th century.

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"'Our music, as at the Proms, confirms an ironic chauvinism or encourages a cosy insularity. This book, very eloquently, sets it all down.' Anthony Burgess; 'A quite remarkable book, remarkable in its wealth of cultural cross-reference and in the bouncy exuberance with which it is written... An invaluable correction to all that has gone before.' English Historical Review"

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Part one: The history and politics of the Renaissance
1. Renaissance and Reformation (1840-94)
2. A troubled inheritance (1895-1914)
3. War, post-war, pre-war, more war (1914-40)
Part two: Aspects of cultural formation
4. Being beastly to the Hun
5. Crusading for national music
6. Slaying the false prophets
7. Becoming transfigured

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 8/9/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719058301, 978-0719058301
      ISBN10: 0719058309

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This work argues that research into the cultural history of music can significantly help our understanding of the evolution of English national identity. It identifies the intellectual, social and political assumptions which surrounded English music in the early part of the 20th century.

      Trade Review
      "'Our music, as at the Proms, confirms an ironic chauvinism or encourages a cosy insularity. This book, very eloquently, sets it all down.' Anthony Burgess; 'A quite remarkable book, remarkable in its wealth of cultural cross-reference and in the bouncy exuberance with which it is written... An invaluable correction to all that has gone before.' English Historical Review"

      Table of Contents

      Part one: The history and politics of the Renaissance
      1. Renaissance and Reformation (1840-94)
      2. A troubled inheritance (1895-1914)
      3. War, post-war, pre-war, more war (1914-40)
      Part two: Aspects of cultural formation
      4. Being beastly to the Hun
      5. Crusading for national music
      6. Slaying the false prophets
      7. Becoming transfigured

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