{"title":"David Suisman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by David Suisman, a distinguished author and historian celebrated for his insightful contributions to the fields of History and Military studies. David Suisman is acclaimed for his meticulous research and engaging narrative style, which illuminate crucial aspects of historical and military events from unique perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eInstrument of War\u003c\/em\u003e, where Suisman's expertise shines through, offering a compelling exploration of the intricate relationships between music, culture, and warfare. His ability to draw connections between diverse elements of society and history offers readers a deeper understanding of the influences that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Suisman's works are essential reading for anyone interested in dissecting the complex layers of history, enriched with detailed analysis and vivid storytelling. Whether you are a history aficionado or a newcomer, his books promise to educate, inform, and provoke thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into David Suisman's collection and discover a fresh perspective on historical narratives that have sculpted societal and cultural evolutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"instrument-of-war-by-david-suisman-9780226822921","title":"Instrument of War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn original history of music in the lives of American soldiers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Civil War, music has coursed through the United States military. Soldiers have sung while marching, listened to phonographs and armed forces radio, and packed the seats at large-scale USO shows. \"Reveille\" has roused soldiers in the morning and \"Taps\" has marked the end of a long day. Whether the sounds came from brass instruments, weary and homesick singers, or a pair of heavily used earbuds, where there was war, there was music, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstrument of War\u003c\/em\u003e is a first-of-its-kind study of music in the lives of American soldiers. Although musical activity has been part of war since time immemorial, the significance of the US military as a musical institution has generally gone unnoticed. Historian David Suisman traces how the US military used—and continues to use—music to train soldiers and regulate military life, and how soldiers themselves have turned to music to cope with war's emotional and psychological realities. Opening our ears to these practices, Suisman reveals how music has enabled more than a century and a half of American war-making. \u003cem\u003eInstrument of War\u003c\/em\u003e unsettles assumptions about music as a force of uplift and beauty, demonstrating how it has also been entangled in large-scale state violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it involves chanting \"Sound off!\" in basic training, switching on a phonograph or radio, or cueing up an iPod playlist while out on patrol, the sound of music has long resonated in soldiers' wartime experiences. Now we all can finally hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000649105644,"sku":"9780226822921","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20457493482268.jpg?v=1763293489"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-suisman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}