The Politics of Songs in Eighteenth-Century Britain, 1723–1795
The Politics of Songs in Eighteenth-Century Britain, 1723–1795

Author: Kate Horgan

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1317318013

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Horgan analyses the importance of songs in British eighteenth-century culture with specific reference to their political meaning. Using an interdisciplinary methodology, combining the perspectives of literary studies and cultural history, the utilitarian power of songs emerges across four major case studies.

Again With One Voice
Again With One Voice

Author: Dick Holdstock

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-15

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 9781935243809

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The middle of the 18th Century saw the birth of a century of striving for political reform in England; not coincidentally, it was also the golden age of the broadside ballad ¿ inexpensive songsheets sold on the street, often targeting popular figures and spreading the word of reform efforts. Scholar and singer Dick Holdstock traces the history of this tumultuous period with a collection of 120 songs from the popular presses of the day, all with appropriate tunes, extensive commentary, and rich illustrations from contemporary publications.

Political Broadside Ballads of Seventeenth-century England
Political Broadside Ballads of Seventeenth-century England

Author: Angela McShane

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781848930148

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Political broadsides are a fascinating window on to the tumultuous political and cultural landscape of the seventeenth century. This is the first truly accurate bibliography of its kind providing correct publication dates for many of the texts for the first time.