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THE BLACK MOZART: Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges Paperback – August 10, 2004

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Long before the word "Super Star" was coined, Saint-George was the original. Many people throughout history have been famous for one reason or another. Many have made great contributions to civilization and left great legacies. Their paintings and sculptures we still admire. Their discoveries have made our lives better; their music we still play and sing, but no one in history was as talented in so many areas as Saint-George. For a time, he was the greatest fencer in the world. He was an exceptional violinist and along with his teacher, Gossec, he pioneered the composition of the String Quartet. Even Mozart came to Paris to study this new form of music. Saint-George was an unequaled equestrian, an exceptional marksman and an elegant dancer. The wealthy copied the way he dressed, and the common people admired him as he walked through the streets, and whispered his name. He was a true Renaissance man and a "super star" in the Paris of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

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August 10, 2004
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6 x 0.43 x 9 inches
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1418407968
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978-1418407964

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ AuthorHouse
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 10, 2004
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1418407968
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1418407964
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.43 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #677,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #977 in French History (Books)
- #1,780 in Black & African American Biographies
- #22,462 in American History
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Customers find the book interesting and well-written, with one noting it's the foremost black classical music composer's biography. However, the accuracy receives mixed feedback, with one customer describing it as well-researched while another points out factual errors. Moreover, the character development and story quality also receive mixed reviews. Additionally, the book's readability gets mixed reactions, with one customer finding it difficult for a lay person to read.

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5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a good and interesting read.

"Delightful book about the first and foremost black classical music composer, who lived in Paris at the time of Haydn and Mozart...." Read more

"LOTS OF GREAT PICTURES, most in color. Clearly written, exciting book though not very thick." Read more

"Very interesting read" Read more

"Very good book, subject is extremely talented" Read more

3 customers mention "Talent"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the subject's musical talent, with one noting him as the foremost black classical music composer.

"Delightful book about the first and foremost black classical music composer, who lived in Paris at the time of Haydn and Mozart...." Read more

"Very good book, subject is extremely talented" Read more

"...de Saint-Georges: excellent Bio and his about his many and amazing talents..." Read more

11 customers mention "Accuracy"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the accuracy of the book, with some finding it informative while others disagree.

"Well written, and informative. Shares a piece of history very few know." Read more

"...elsewhere here in the reviews, is just flat out wrong about many of the basic facts of Le Chevalier de SAINT-GEORGES' LIFE...." Read more

"This seems to have been made for a high school class. It is good to know the information, but I think it is rather watered down...." Read more

"This book is a very nice introduction to an unknown yet fascinating character from French Revolutionary period...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"2 positive1 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book.

"...is a very nice introduction to an unknown yet fascinating character from French Revolutionary period...." Read more

"...He does NO justice to character that is the focus of the book. The repeated use of "ignorant Blacks" and "mulattoes" are repugnant...." Read more

"Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges: excellent Bio and his about his many and amazing talents..." Read more

3 customers mention "Readableness"1 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the readability of the book, with one finding it quite readable while another notes it is difficult for a lay person to understand.

"...Most striking was the dreadful editing and lack of proofreading throughout, beginning with the cover..." Read more

"While this book is quite readable, and does lay out the basic fact of Joseph Bologne, as one of the great stories of 18th century France, the book..." Read more

"...And yet that book is SO deep in research, that it is difficult for a lay person to read, and lacks the ability to truly communicate astonishing..." Read more

3 customers mention "Story quality"2 positive1 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality of the book, with one customer appreciating it as an excellent summary of historical events, while another notes it covers only part of the narrative.

"...lay out the basic fact of Joseph Bologne, as one of the great stories of 18th century France, the book besides having racist overtones mentioned..." Read more

"Not the whole story; needs to be supplemented...." Read more

"...chapter on the Haitian Revolution is a is also an excellent summary of THAT series of events as well...." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"2 positive1 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written while one customer notes the typesetting is annoyingly amateurish.

"LOTS OF GREAT PICTURES, most in color. Clearly written, exciting book though not very thick." Read more

"...The typesetting is annoyingly amateurish, sometimes substituting underlining where italics are called for, but..." Read more

"Well written, and informative. Shares a piece of history very few know." Read more

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Lee Wolfe
Book hits a nice little high note
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2017
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This book is a very nice introduction to an unknown yet fascinating character from French Revolutionary period. As a side benefit, the chapter on the Haitian Revolution is a is also an excellent summary of THAT series of events as well. Saint-George had so many talents and adventures that even if you're not a fan of classical music or fencing or French history, you're sure to find this a good read.

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S. Shaffer
Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges: excellent Bio and his about his many and amazing talents
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LOTS OF GREAT PICTURES, most in color. Clearly written, exciting book though not very thick.

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VCP
History You May Not Know
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Very good book, subject is extremely talented

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connie
History, we should know
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
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Well written, and informative. Shares a piece of history very few know.

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Lightseeker
Not the whole story; needs to be supplemented.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018
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This seems to have been made for a high school class. It is good to know the information, but I think it is rather watered down. Also when I research Le Chevalier de Saint George on a website dedicated to him there are far more details, which could be used to flesh out a discussion. He is portrayed by an actor who is darker than he is described in written historical accounts.

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I loved the historical accuracy the book provided and it was reasonably priced.

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Five Stars
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Very interesting read

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J. Kit Eakle
THIS BOOK is NOT historically accurate!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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While this book is quite readable, and does lay out the basic fact of Joseph Bologne, as one of the great stories of 18th century France, the book besides having racist overtones mentioned elsewhere here in the reviews, is just flat out wrong about many of the basic facts of Le Chevalier de SAINT-GEORGES' LIFE. IT GIVES THE WRONG YEAR of his birth (actually 1745 NOT 1739), THE WRONG attribution of his father, the WRONG year of his coming to France, passes on a fanciful and dis proven attribute of his living in Saint Domingue before coming to France, etc., etc. The problem here is that MUCH of the historical record of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint George has become more kith than fact. Whil Smith acknowledges this, he has NOT done the necessary research to discover the truth, as his research almost ALL seems to be second or 3rd hand.

The ONLY truly well-researched biography I have been able to find is the book 'The Chevalier de Sait-Georges - Virtuoso of Sword and Bow' by Gabriel Banat. And UNFORTUNATELY that book - published in 2006 by Pendragon Press seems to be out of print. If you can find it, it iS WELL worth your search, and is truly the only source of information on this amazing man's life one can be sure is told from a depth of knowledge. And yet that book is SO deep in research, that it is difficult for a lay person to read, and lacks the ability to truly communicate astonishing adventurous spirit and epic range of this amazing man's life. Hopefully SOMEONE will build on the research of Banat and write a true AND epic biography sometime soon.

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Samuel Barber
The Black Scaramouche
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2024
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Having seen Chevalier in a muted performance in the 'Marie Antoinette' series, this short book goes into more depth about the man. Not only could he play the violin he was also a swordsman and a colonel in the Horse Hunters during the French Revolutionary Wars. He wrote a comedy titled 'Ernestine' in 1777 with Choderlos de Laclos who wrote 'Dangerous Liaisons'.
I didn't realise that La Chevaliere d'Eon was a man who decided to perform in women's clothing in his fifties.
Interesting that an opera singer and actresses signed a petition objecting to him being appointed director of the Royal Academy of Music because they didn't want to take orders from a Mulatto. It's a bit like actresses saying that they don't want to take direction from a black director in a feature film.

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Mrs. M. Maguire
Quite a small book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2023
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Interesting but limited information

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Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2018
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Excellent book

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juanita
Its OK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2014
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Am only half way through this book. It is a bit confusing and the author jumps about with the information. I am finding it a bit disjointed in places. I am enjoying learning about the Black Mozart who sounds like a great and very talented man.

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Chelsea Polk
Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2016
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good information, nicely written.

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