Battle Hymn of the Republic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781502648730)

There are key songs that hold significance long after the era in which they were written passes. Battle Hymn of the Republic is one such piece. Its history began in the Civil War era. Its words were written when the lyricist, Julia Ward Howe, visited a Union army camp in 1861. While initially the song was intended to rally abolitionists, soldiers, and suffragettes, its meanings are many. This engaging book examines how Howe's words continue to unfold today, while also tracing the unique history of the song's melody. Using easy-to-read sheet music, sidebars, fun facts, timelines, and historical and new photographs, this book tells the tale of how this song materialized and how it earned its place as one of the most patriotic songs in the United States.

Author: Kristen Susienka
ISBN-10: 1502648733
ISBN-13: 9781502648730
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2019
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 6.80h x 8.30w x 0.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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