Singing Soldiers

By John J. Niles

Book Overview

Singing Soldiers is a book written by John J. Niles that explores the role of music in the lives of soldiers during wartime. The book delves into the history of military music, from ancient times to the modern era, and examines the ways in which music has been used to boost morale, communicate orders, and provide entertainment for soldiers in the field. Niles draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and memoirs, to provide a vivid and compelling portrait of the experiences of soldiers who sang and played music during times of war. The book also includes a wealth of musical examples, including sheet music, recordings, and lyrics, to illustrate the various types of music that soldiers have created and performed throughout history. Whether you are a music lover or a military history buff, Singing Soldiers is an engaging and informative read that sheds new light on the role of music in the lives of soldiers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162994193
• ISBN13: 9781162994192
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"