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Reading for singing
In this video, Mark explores reading for singing.
Early modern Europe had a vibrant folksong and ballad tradition. Printed songs proved a valuable source of revenue for early modern printers and song played an important role in spreading the ideas of the reformation.
- Compare how songs were shared during the early modern period and how we share them today.
- What similarities and differences are there?
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The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800
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