Thomas Augustine Arne - Rule Britannia: 2 Comprehensive Collection
"Rule Britannia!" is a British patriotic song originating from the masque "Alfred," composed by Thomas Arne in 1740. It became a symbol of British naval power and national pride.
Thomas Arne's "Rule Britannia!" remains one of the most enduring symbols of British imperialism, famously setting the line "Britons never shall be slaves" to triumphant orchestration.
"Rule, Britannia!" is a British patriotic song originating from the 1740 masque "Alfred" by Thomas Arne. It became a symbol of British naval power and national pride.
Composed as part of the masque "Alfred", this anthem became a de facto national song representing British imperialism and maritime dominance. Its lyrics ("Britons never shall be slaves") reflect 18th-century political ideals.
"Rule Britannia!" is a British patriotic song originating from the 1740 masque "Alfred" by Thomas Arne. Its triumphant lyrics and melody became an unofficial national anthem, symbolizing naval power and imperial pride.
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