Why Was the Partridge in the Pear Tree?: The History of Christmas Carols
Lawson-Jones, Revd Mark
ISBN 10: 0752459570 ISBN 13: 9780752459578
Editorial: The History Press, 2012
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Why was the partridge in the pear tree? Who was Good King Wenceslas? And what are the pagan origins behind 'The Holly and the Ivy'? Discover the hidden stories behind our best-loved Christmas carols, from their earliest incarnations in the Middle Ages and their banning under the Puritans to the carols that united soldiers on the Western Front during the First World War. This fascinating book charts the history of one of Christmas' longest-running traditions and is sure to appeal to all those who love the festive season.
Acerca del autor: REVD MARK LAWSON-JONES is a team rector in charge of ten parishes in Wales. He is a keen historian and is a member of Redwick Local History Society.
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Título: Why Was the Partridge in the Pear Tree?: The...
Editorial: The History Press
Año de publicación: 2012
Encuadernación: Encuadernación de tapa blanda
Condición: good