Walvin James - Amazing Grace A Cultural History Of The Beloved Hymn - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: A compelling story of a hymn rescued from the horror of slavery in the author's hands Amazing Grace lands firmly on the right side of history. - TLS Journey through the history of " Amazing Grace " one of the transatlantic world's most popular hymns and a powerful anthem for humanity. Sung in moments of personal isolation or on state occasions watched by millions " Amazing Grace" has become an unparalleled anthem for humankind. How did a simple Christian hymn written in a remote English vicarage in 1772, come to hold such sway over millions in all corners of the modern world? With this short engaging cultural history James Walvin offers an explanation. The greatest paradox is that the author of " Amazing Grace " John Newton was a former Liverpool slave captain. Walvin follows the song across the Atlantic to track how it became part of the cause for abolition and galvanized decades of movements and trends in American history and popular culture. By the end of the twentieth century " Amazing Grace" was performed in Soweto and Vanuatu by political dissidents in China and by Kikuyu women in Kenya. No other song has acquired such global resonance as " Amazing Grace " and its fascinating history is well worth knowing.
Title: Amazing Grace A Cultural History Of The Beloved Hymn
Author(s): Walvin James
Publisher: University Of California Press
Barcode: 9780520391826
Pages: 216 Pages
Publication Date: 10/31/2023
Category: Religion & Beliefs