Music In Western Civilization
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few books have shaped the study of music history with the authority and sweep of Paul Henry Lang's monumental Music in Western Civilization. A landmark of musicological scholarship, this comprehensive work chronicles the entire arc of Western musical tradition—from the ancient Greek world and the medieval church to the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and modern eras—weaving together history, philosophy, art, and social context into a single, richly textured narrative. Lang, a distinguished Professor of Musicology at Columbia University, argues that music cannot be understood in isolation; rather, it is a living expression of the civilizations that created it, inseparable from the religious, political, and intellectual currents of each age. Written with the analytical rigour of a scholar and the eloquence of a master storyteller, Music in Western Civilization presents each historical period with vivid precision, illuminating the forces that shaped composers and their works with rare insight. Lang's prose is both authoritative and accessible, drawing the reader into grand cathedral naves, royal courts, and concert halls across centuries. First published in 1941, this enduring volume remains an indispensable cornerstone of musicological literature—a work that rewards every serious student of music history with the haunting question: what does the music of an age reveal about the soul of its civilization?
Author: Paul Henry Lang
Format: Hardback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few books have shaped the study of music history with the authority and sweep of Paul Henry Lang's monumental Music in Western Civilization. A landmark of musicological scholarship, this comprehensive work chronicles the entire arc of Western musical tradition—from the ancient Greek world and the medieval church to the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and modern eras—weaving together history, philosophy, art, and social context into a single, richly textured narrative. Lang, a distinguished Professor of Musicology at Columbia University, argues that music cannot be understood in isolation; rather, it is a living expression of the civilizations that created it, inseparable from the religious, political, and intellectual currents of each age. Written with the analytical rigour of a scholar and the eloquence of a master storyteller, Music in Western Civilization presents each historical period with vivid precision, illuminating the forces that shaped composers and their works with rare insight. Lang's prose is both authoritative and accessible, drawing the reader into grand cathedral naves, royal courts, and concert halls across centuries. First published in 1941, this enduring volume remains an indispensable cornerstone of musicological literature—a work that rewards every serious student of music history with the haunting question: what does the music of an age reveal about the soul of its civilization?