Sound Diplomacy: Music and Emotions in Transatlantic Relations, 1850-1920

by Jessica C.E. Gienow-Hecht

Book Overview

The German-American relationship was special long before the Cold War; it was rooted not simply in political actions, but also long-term traditions of cultural exchange that date back to the nineteenth century. 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 by championing their own cultures in America. While France capitalized on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226292169
• ISBN13: 9780226292168
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"