Composed for chamber orchestra, this intimate and revealing setting of the Cavatina for solo violin is one of the rare concert gems from the latter half of the nineteenth century from an acknowledged master of the form. Jadassohn was deeply...
The Reagan-Bush era witnessed some of the most dramatic events of the latter half of the 20th century: the collapse of the Soviet Union, a presidential assassination attempt, political scandal, a stock market crash, military invasions, and the exp......
'Sybylla, with her touching charm, her impetuosity, her inappropriateness, ranks with the great romantic figures of the nineteenth century.' - The London Times
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Following Arthur Miller's death in February 2005, newspapers were filled with tributes to the man regarded by many as the greatest playwright of the twentieth century. This book contains reflections on him from over seventy writers, actors, direct......
The twentieth century witnessed the rise of the United States as the preeminent player on the world stage. While many individuals were responsible for the American ascension, few have left a larger legacy in the arena of foreign policy than...
The Ability To Learn Can Be A Huge Lesson Or A Huge Mess If You Dont Learn From The Right People!Learn Inspirational Lessons From Inspirational Peoples - And Discover Daily Affirmations And Motivation For 21st Century Living!Table Of Conte......
In this brilliant study, Marc Robinson explores more than two hundred years of plays, styles, and stagings of American theater. Mapping the changing cultural landscape from the late eighteenth century to the start of the twenty-first, he explores ......
A collection of 52 MP3 files from Piano Rolls made by Virtuoso Pianists of the early 20th Century, edited and recorded by Eric HalsteadThis collection contains the following products:Busoni Paganini Etude No 5 Liszt.mp3Busoni Preludes Op......
Few industrial phenomena have been as dramatic as the United States' mid-20th-century shift from peacetime to wartime production. The American Aircraft Factory in World War II documents the production of legendary warbirds by companies like Boeing......
From his celebrated appearance, hatchet in hand, in Parson Mason Locke Weems's Life of Washington to Booth Tarkington's Penrod, the all-American boy was an iconic figure in American literature for well over a century. Sometimes he was a "good boy,......
During most of the twentieth century, Archibald J. Carey, Sr. (1868-1931) and Archibald J. Carey, Jr. (1908-1981), father and son, exemplified a blend of ministry and politics that many African American religious leaders pursued. Their sacred and ......
A towering figure in the history of Jordan, King Hussein reigned for nearly half a century, from his grandfather?s assassination in 1953 to his own death in 1999. In this fascinating biography, Nigel Ashton recounts the eventful life of the...
Reminiscent of the earliest examples of the chaconne form, this work by Jadassohn is replete with the kind of inventiveness and treatment of harmonic forces that came to characterise the works of the later 19 Century as found in Liszt...
Synopsis: Dream Watchman: Quest for the Missing Talisman Book 1 is destined to become an epic saga classic in the young adult fantasy genre. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, the reader is transported back to the 17th-century world of warlocks...
For readers who are tired of being tired...Lisa Morrone, author of Overcoming Overeating and Overcoming Headaches and Migraines offers hope for the "eight hours you don't want to miss!"The rush of twenty-first century life has left many busy peopl......
"Ekirch out-kidnaps Stevenson in this thrilling, thoroughly documented story." —Booklist, starred review No saga of personal hardship so captivated the British public in the eighteenth century as that of James Annesley, the presumptive heir ......
The last decades of the nineteenth century were a violent period in China’s history marked by humiliating foreign incursions and domestic rebellion, ultimately ending in the demise of the Ch’ing dynasty. The only constant during this t......
Assessing Engineering Designs for Environmental, Economic, and Social Impact Engineers will play a central role in addressing one of the twenty-first century’s key challenges: the development of new technologies that address societal needs a......
present you this new edition. Rapid growth accompanied by a somewhat painful readjustment has been one of the leading characteristics of the history of the United States during the last half century. In the West the chang......
With 67 pages of additional articles, references, and bibliographies of recommended reading. The 16th Century was one of exploration and conquest. Magellan sailed around the world, Coronado searched for the Seven Cities of Gold, and Balboa cross......