{"title":"Graeme Lawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cstrong\u003eGraeme Lawson\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned author known for his insightful contributions in the realms of history and military studies. Graeme Lawson's books are a treasure trove for enthusiasts keen on exploring the rhythmic interplay of culture and sound throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eSound Tracks\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration that delves deep into the auditory dimensions of historical battles and cultural exchanges. Lawson's meticulous research unravels the unique ways in which sound has influenced historical events and military strategies. His books offer readers a distinctive blend of historical narrative enriched with the complexities of acoustic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for both history buffs and those new to the subject, Lawson’s collections provide an engaging and educational journey through time. By weaving together the intricate tapestry of history with the nuanced essence of sound, Graeme Lawson opens up a refreshing perspective on how we perceive our past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student of history or simply have an interest in the subtle undercurrents of historical events, Graeme Lawson's works are sure to enlighten and enrich your understanding of our acoustic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sound-tracks-by-graeme-lawson-9781847926876","title":"Sound Tracks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA History of the World in 100 Objects\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eSapiens\u003c\/em\u003e—the first archaeological history of humanity's musical heritage, in fifty detective stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the history of humankind's relationship with music in fifty detective stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSound Tracks\u003c\/em\u003e is a transporting and extraordinary voyage of discovery, each chapter a time-machine focusing on musical finds uncovered in archaeological digs around the world. From the present day all the way back to the dawn of time; from dark caves, murky swamps, and open deserts to rivers, oceans, and the depths of the earth, we can now hear the past release its musical secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs we enter the sound worlds of those who knew them, we rediscover long-lost musical experiences. We imagine the delight of a child in Peru in AD 700, playing with a water-filled pot designed to chirp like a bird; we shiver with a lonely soldier sending signals by trumpet to the next watchtower on Hadrian's Wall; we can sway to the stately rhythms of the sixty-four large bells buried in a tomb in China in the 5th century BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn this grand tour through some of the world's greatest musical discoveries, we learn that music is part of what makes us human—not just as a pastime or religious expression but as a way of commemorating our pasts, communicating with each other, and shaping our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrimming with astonishing insights, \u003cem\u003eSound Tracks\u003c\/em\u003e provides an enthralling alternative history of humanity in which the silences of the past are filled with a treasure hoard of vanished sounds and voices. As if by magic, we find ourselves eavesdropping on lost music across the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343642185964,"sku":"9781847926876","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25996213482845.jpg?v=1744001779"},{"product_id":"sound-tracks-by-graeme-lawson-9781529931396","title":"Sound Tracks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA History of the World in 100 Objects\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eSapiens\u003c\/em\u003e—the first archaeological history of humanity's musical heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWonderfully engaging, expansive, and ambitious, \u003cem\u003eSound Tracks\u003c\/em\u003e tells the history of our relationship with music in sixty detective stories, each focusing on the discovery of a musical instrument—or its fragments—in archaeological digs around the world. Taking us from the present day—finding a 100-year-old wax cylinder recording at a flea market—all the way back to the dawn of time—the thrilling discovery of a prehistoric flute—long-lost music is itself reconstructed as we enter the worlds of those who created it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel the delight of a child in Peru in 700 AD, playing with a water-filled pot designed to chirp like a bird; we appreciate the difficult task of a soldier sending signals by trumpet to the next watchtower on Hadrian's Wall; we can almost hear the sounds of the sixty-four bells buried in a tomb in China in the 5th century BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGraeme Lawson takes us on a grand tour of the world's greatest musical discoveries, revealing that music is part of human DNA—not just in its role as pastime, entertainment, or religious expression but also as a medium in which we commemorate our pasts, communicate with each other, and shape our identities, relationships, and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with verve and passion and brimming with astonishing insights, \u003cem\u003eSound Tracks\u003c\/em\u003e is an enthralling alternative history of humanity in which the silences of the past are filled with a wonderful treasure hoard of forgotten sounds and voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655894552812,"sku":"9781529931396","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19735683482732.jpg?v=1752474938"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/graeme-lawson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}