Lessons In Musical History (1888)

By John Comfort Fillmore

Book Overview

Lessons In Musical History is a book written by John Comfort Fillmore and published in 1888. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of music, from ancient times to the 19th century. It covers the development of music in different cultures, including Greek, Roman, and medieval music. The book also explores the evolution of musical instruments, musical notation, and the different styles of music that emerged over time. The author discusses the works of famous composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner, and how their music influenced the development of music in their respective eras. Additionally, the book examines the impact of social and political changes on music, including the rise of opera and the emergence of new musical genres. Overall, Lessons In Musical History is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the history of music.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: 1120636124
• ISBN13: 9781120636126
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"