Bøker av John Harley

The journal of Paymaster John Harley is an exposé of life in both the British army and civilian life in Georgian times; full of intrigue, scandal and the strange.

Tallis entered the Chapel Royal in the middle of a long life, and remained there for over 40 years. During a colourful period of English history he famously served King Henry VIII and the three of Henry's children who followed him to the throne. This book deals with his life and work.

Provides a study of William Byrd's life and works, taking into account the most up-to-date scholarship. The biographical section includes many facts about Byrd and his family, while in the chapters dealing with his music, an attempt is made to outline the chronology of his compositions.

Includes information about William Byrd's youthful musical training, and reveals how in his adult life his music emerged from a series of overlapping family, business and social networks. This book examines these networks and Byrd's navigation within and between them.