Sweet Freedom's Song: My Country 'Tis of Thee and Democracy in America

by Stephen John Hartnett and Robert James Branham

Book Overview

Although it isn't the official national anthem, America may be the most important and interesting patriotic song in our national repertoire. Sweet Freedom's Song: "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and Democracy in America is a celebration and critical exploration of the complicated musical, cultural and political roles played by the song America over the past 250 years. Popularly known as My Country 'Tis of Thee and as God Save the King/Queen before that...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195137418
• ISBN13: 9780195137415
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 9.0"