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Little History of Music by Robert Philip (2023, Hardcover)

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Explore the fascinating world of music with "Little History of Music" by Robert Philip. Published by Yale University Press in 2023, this hardcover book is a must-read for music lovers and history enthusiasts alike. The book is 8.9 inches long, 5.8 inches wide, and 1.2 inches tall, with a weight of 19.4 ounces and 312 pages. The author delves into various genres of music, including classical, pop, jazz, and world music, and examines its social and cultural impact. The book is written in English and covers topics such as history, criticism, and social history. With this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the role music plays in our lives. Not read and brand new!

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Product Identifiers

PublisherYale University Press

ISBN-100300257740

ISBN-139780300257748

eBay Product ID (ePID)7057247221

Product Key Features

Book TitleLittle History of Music

Number of Pages312 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistory & Criticism, Social History, World

Publication Year2023

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic, History

AuthorRobert Philip

Book SeriesLittle Histories Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight19.3 Oz

Item Length8.7 in

Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-948962

TitleLeadingA

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"To find a guide as thoughtful, as frank and as readable as Philip's is good news indeed. . . . It's a pleasure to make the journey in such wise and perceptive company."--Richard Bratby, Gramophone "Philip's deft prose, thoughtful explanations and pacy storytelling make for a compelling and refreshingly open-minded read."--Katy Hamilton, BBC Music Magazine "The impossible elegantly achieved: a history of music spanning five continents and thousands of years in just 278 lucid, friendly pages. Whether you are musically expert or you don't know your opera from your hip-hop, it's a joy to read."--John Rutter, composer and conductor "An engrossing, often surprising book that helps break the classical music silo. Philip places the development of the art form alongside contemporary social, political and religious developments and connects the European masters to issues of global identity and nationalism, with fascinating results."--Petroc Trelawny, BBC Radio 3 broadcaster "An astonishing feat of concision, this Little History covers all known kinds of music, ever, from everywhere. It's written with fairness and balance, but also enthusiasm and love for the activity of music-making. The foregrounding of popular music in the twentieth century is particularly striking and original."--Judith Weir, composer and Master of the King's Music, "The impossible elegantly achieved: a history of music spanning five continents and thousands of years in just 278 lucid, friendly pages. Whether you are musically expert or you don't know your opera from your hip-hop, it's a joy to read."--John Rutter, composer and conductor "An engrossing, often surprising book that helps break the classical music silo. Philip places the development of the art form alongside contemporary social, political and religious developments and connects the European masters to issues of global identity and nationalism, with fascinating results."--Petroc Trelawny, BBC Radio 3 broadcaster "An astonishing feat of concision, this Little History covers all known kinds of music, ever, from everywhere. It's written with fairness and balance, but also enthusiasm and love for the activity of music-making. The foregrounding of popular music in the twentieth century is particularly striking and original."--Judith Weir, composer and Master of the King's Music, "Robert Philip surveys the vast sweep of a vast subject in A Little History of Music ."--John Check, Wall Street Journal , "Holiday Gift Books: Music" "To find a guide as thoughtful, as frank and as readable as Philip's is good news indeed. . . . It's a pleasure to make the journey in such wise and perceptive company."--Richard Bratby, Gramophone "Philip's deft prose, thoughtful explanations and pacy storytelling make for a compelling and refreshingly open-minded read."--Katy Hamilton, BBC Music Magazine "The impossible elegantly achieved: a history of music spanning five continents and thousands of years in just 278 lucid, friendly pages. Whether you are musically expert or you don't know your opera from your hip-hop, it's a joy to read."--John Rutter, composer and conductor "An engrossing, often surprising book that helps break the classical music silo. Philip places the development of the art form alongside contemporary social, political and religious developments and connects the European masters to issues of global identity and nationalism, with fascinating results."--Petroc Trelawny, BBC Radio 3 broadcaster "An astonishing feat of concision, this Little History covers all known kinds of music, ever, from everywhere. It's written with fairness and balance, but also enthusiasm and love for the activity of music-making. The foregrounding of popular music in the twentieth century is particularly striking and original."--Judith Weir, composer and Master of the King's Music

Dewey Decimal780.9

SynopsisA lively, engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present Human beings have always made music. Music can move us and tell stories of faith, struggle, or love. It is common to all cultures across the world. But how has it changed over the millennia? Robert Philip explores the extraordinary history of music in all its forms, from our earliest ancestors to today's mass-produced songs. This is a truly global story. Looking to Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and beyond, Philip reveals how musicians have been brought together by trade and migration and examines the vast impact of colonialism. From Hildegard von Bingen and Clara Schumann to Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin, great performers and composers have profoundly shaped music as we know it. Covering a remarkable range of genres, including medieval chant, classical opera, jazz, and hip hop, this Little History shines a light on the wonder of music--and why it is treasured across the world.

LC Classification NumberML160