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National Hymns

National Hymns

Richard Grant White

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781019564769
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Richard Grant White’s book is a fascinating exploration of the history and meaning of national anthems. Through detailed analysis of great anthems of the past, White offers insights into the cultural values and ideals that they represent. This book is both a lyric tribute to the power of national pride and a thoughtful reflection on the meaning of patriotism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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