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"Indispensable"-Jour of Southern History
New, positive review from the Journal of Southern History for I'd Fight the World: A Political History of Old Time, Hillbilly, and...
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Aug 31, 20201 min read
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"Vital"-Jour. of Pop. Music Studies
Another positive review for I'd Fight the World from the the Journal of Popular Music Studies
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Mar 19, 20201 min read
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"Excellent"-No Depression
No Depression magazine just gave I'd Fight the World a very positive review: "In his excellent new book, I’d Fight the World: A Political Hi
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Feb 9, 20201 min read
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"Flourishes": Times Literary Supplement
TLS deems I'd Fight "deeply researched... La Chapelle's writing flourishes."
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Dec 10, 20191 min read
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Slate Praises "I'd Fight the World"
Slate writer Carl Wilson recently drew attention to I'd Fight the World: A Political History of Old-Time, Hillbilly, and Country Music as...
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Sep 21, 20191 min read
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By the Book: Read an Except of "I'd Fight the World"on PopMatters
The excellent pop culture thought and criticism site PopMatters recently excepted a good portion of the first chapter of my book, "The...
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Sep 18, 20191 min read
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BOOK REVIEW: Library Journal
"Lively and informative... This book will surprise those who have preconceived notions about country music and Southern politicians, and...
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Jul 15, 20191 min read
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