Popular Music in England 1840–1914

A Social History

David Russell, Peter Martin, Bethan Hirst

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Manchester University Press
13 November 1997

Series: Music and Society

This study explores a wide range of Victorian and Edwardian musical life including brass bands, choral societies, music hall and popular concerts, and analyzes the way in which popular cultural practice was shaped by, and in turn, helped shape social and economic structures. The text has been fully revised in order to consider recent work in the field.

By: David Russell
Series edited by: Peter Martin
Other: Bethan Hirst
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 463g
ISBN: 9780719052613
ISBN 10: 0719052610
Series: Music and Society
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 13 November 1997
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Adult education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dave Russell is Reader in the History of Popular Culture at the University of Central Lancashire

Reviews for Popular Music in England 1840–1914: A Social History

."" . . the best general examination of popular music in Victorian England to date. It is written with rigor and panache and no small measure of affection."" --""Popular Music""