A History Of Music In England (1907)

By Ernest Walker

Book Overview

A History of Music in England is a comprehensive book written by Ernest Walker in 1907. The book covers the development of music in England from the earliest times to the early 20th century. It explores the various musical styles and genres that emerged in England, including folk music, church music, opera, and classical music. The author also delves into the lives and works of famous English composers such as Henry Purcell, George Frideric Handel, and Edward Elgar. The book provides a detailed account of the social, cultural, and political factors that influenced the development of music in England. It also examines the impact of foreign musical traditions on English music. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music in England and the evolution of music in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165931257
• ISBN13: 9781165931255
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"