{"title":"Trevor Herbert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrevor Herbert\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into British cultural and military history, with a particular focus on musical traditions. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Brass Band Story\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the rich heritage and social significance of brass bands, uncovering their role in community and wartime settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can anticipate well-researched narratives that blend historical detail with engaging storytelling, ideal for those interested in the intersections of music, history, and military life. Herbert’s books provide a unique window into the traditions that have shaped British society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-brass-band-story-by-trevor-herbert-9780300282573","title":"The Brass Band Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lively and engaging history of the brass band in Britain and beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrass bands\u003c\/em\u003e have played a unique role in the cultural history of Britain. Amidst the industrial revolution, an increasingly urban population turned to music for mass entertainment. Brass bands became intimately associated with working men and spread across the country at breathtaking speed. At their height in the late Victorian era, there were thousands of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrevor Herbert reveals the story of these bands, from their working-class origins and the enormous popularity of Victorian contests to their sophistication in modern times. It is a tale of the survival of tradition and the embrace of change. Victorian brass bands solidified communities and promoted shared local identities. As new modes of popular culture posed existential threats in the twentieth century, they reinvented themselves. The model British bands created is now replicated throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fascinating and revealing history of a much-loved aspect of Britain's musical heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650587836652,"sku":"9780300282573","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300282573-the-brass-band-story.jpg?v=1779328368"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/trevor-herbert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}