The Story Of British Music: From The Earliest Times To The Tudor Period (1896)

By Frederick James Crowest

Book Overview

The Story Of British Music: From The Earliest Times To The Tudor Period is a historical book written by Frederick James Crowest and first published in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of music in Britain, starting from the earliest times and continuing up to the Tudor period.The author explores the various influences that shaped British music, including the music of the Celts, the Romans, and the Saxons. He also discusses the role of the church in the development of music, as well as the emergence of secular music and the rise of the troubadours.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular period in British music history. The author provides detailed descriptions of the music of each period, including its characteristics, instruments, and notable composers.The Story Of British Music: From The Earliest Times To The Tudor Period is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music in Britain. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich and diverse musical heritage of the country, and provides a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which music developed.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: 1104666715
• ISBN13: 9781104666712
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"