The Story of the Battle Hymn of the Republic is a non-fiction book written by Florence Howe Hall. The book is an in-depth exploration of the origins and history of one of the most famous patriotic songs in American history, the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The book traces the origins of the song back to its roots in the Civil War era, and examines the role it played in the conflict and in American culture more broadly. Hall delves into the life of the song's author, Julia Ward Howe, and explores the inspiration behind the lyrics and the process of their creation. She also provides a detailed analysis of the song's musical composition, and the ways in which it has been performed and interpreted over the years. The book also examines the cultural and political significance of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, and its enduring impact on American history and culture. Hall explores the song's use in various historical contexts, including its adoption as a hymn of the civil rights movement in the 20th century. Overall, The Story of the Battle Hymn of the Republic is a fascinating and informative exploration of one of America's most iconic patriotic songs, and the historical and cultural context in which it was created and has endured.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.