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Music: An Appreciation: An Appreciation, Brief 4/e
Roger Kamien, Hebrew University

The Romantic Period
Nationalism in 19th Century

Summary

The nationalistic impulse was awakened in Europe by the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, fortifying bonds of language geography and culture. Nationalism compelled composers to create music inspired by folkloric culture and music. Information presented in this section provides background resources on the development of nationalism in Europe, and its reflection in the music of the time.