A distinguished Oxford historian presents an absorbing study of the main personalities and the influences that molded the history of Western Europe from the late tenth to the early thirteenth century; describing the chief forms of social; political; and religious organization.
#1284797 in Books 2001-12-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .94 x 6.00l; 1.13 #File Name: 0299173143384 pages
Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Marvelous Exploration of African American Dance!By MayaDANCING MANY DRUMS is an invaluable journey into the sophistication and beauty of African American dance forms. His knowledge is impressive. Not only is he a dancer himself; he has read extensively about the historical and critical background of the work he explores. I recommend this book highly to other dance artists and to students of dance research.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great resource for African-American Dance and CultureBy Fashionista ClassicaThis is not only a great read but an excellent resource. The text is a great addiition for dance history and African-American studies.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A seminal study of African-American music and danceBy Midwest Book ReviewExpertly written by dancer and choreographer Thomas F. DeFrantz (who is also an Associate Professor of Music and Theater Arts; Massachusetts Institute of Technology) ; Dancing Many Drums: Excavations In African American Dance is a ground breaking and seminal study of African-American music and dance; ranging from ring shouts and vaudeville to Hollywood movie dancing. A scholarly; well-researched; fascinating analysis that studies the very heart of the dance; Dancing Many Drums is a very highly recommended contribution to Music History Studies; African/American Studies; and Cultural History Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
