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The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square,Used
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Named one of the Top 10 Books of 2008 by The TimesPicayune. Winner of the 2009 Humanities Book of the Year award from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Awarded the New Orleans Gulf South Booksellers Association Book of the Year Award for 2008.New Orleans is the most elusive of American cities. The product of the centurieslong struggle among three mighty empiresFrance, Spain, and Englandand among their respective American colonies and enslaved African peoples, it has always seemed like a foreign port to most Americans, baffled as they are by its complex cultural inheritance.The World That Made New Orleans offers a new perspective on this insufficiently understood city by telling the remarkable story of New Orleanss first centurya tale of imperial war, religious conflict, the search for treasure, the spread of slavery, the Cuban connection, the cruel aristocracy of sugar, and the very different revolutions that created the United States and Haiti. It demonstrates that New Orleans already had its own distinct personality at the time of Louisianas statehood in 1812. By then, important roots of American music were firmly planted in its urban swampespecially in the dances at Congo Square, where enslaved Africans and African Americans appeared en masse on Sundays to, as an 1819 visitor to the city put it, rock the city.This book is a logical continuation of Ned Sublettes previous volume, Cuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo, which was highly praised for its synthesis of musical, cultural, and political history. Just as that book has become a standard resource on Cuba, so too will The World That Made New Orleans long remain essential for understanding the beautiful and tragic story of this most American of cities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The World That Made New Orleans'? A: The book explores the complex cultural heritage of New Orleans, detailing its first century shaped by imperial conflicts, religious strife, and the development of music, particularly through the lens of Congo Square.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The World That Made New Orleans' is Ned Sublette, known for his previous work on Cuban music and history.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: The book was named one of the Top 10 Books of 2008 by The Times-Picayune and won the 2009 Humanities Book of the Year award from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in American history? A: Yes, this book provides valuable insights into the early history of New Orleans and its role within the broader context of American history, making it suitable for history enthusiasts.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, offering durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages does 'The World That Made New Orleans' have? A: The book contains 368 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its topics.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'The World That Made New Orleans' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2008.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: The book covers subjects such as music, cultural history, and the socio-political dynamics of New Orleans' early years.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'The World That Made New Orleans'.