Mediaeval Music: An Historical Sketch (1894)

By Robert Charles Hope

Book Overview

""Mediaeval Music: An Historical Sketch"" is a book written by Robert Charles Hope and published in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of music during the medieval period, covering the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance. The author examines the development of music during this time, including the emergence of Gregorian chant and other forms of sacred music, as well as secular music and the role of minstrels and troubadours. The book also explores the cultural and social context of medieval music, including the influence of the Church, the aristocracy, and the common people. With its detailed analysis and historical perspective, ""Mediaeval Music: An Historical Sketch"" remains an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval music to this day.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: 1164060481
• ISBN13: 9781164060482
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"