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Purcell
Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.
Henry Purcell
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Henry Purcell
Presents information on the English composer Henry Purcell (c.1659-1695), provided by The British Library Board. Describes the history behind some of his works and includes images of his manuscripts. Contains a photograph of Purcell.
The Great Musicians: Purcell
This book focuses on the life and works of the great English composer Henry Purcell. It includes information on Purcell's family and the organists of Westminster Abbey during his time, as well as chronological memoranda to provide context for his life and career. The book also provides a detailed and informative account of one of the most important figures in English music history.
Purcell
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The Harmonicon
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Henry Purcell
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Daily Life in Stuart England
England witnessed an overall rising standard of living in the seventeenth century. Still very much an agrarian society, approximately 80% of the population lived in rural settlements, and even citydwellers were in walking distance of farmland. However, as the the century came to an end a growing proportion of the population was living in urban areas. London in particular grew from some 200,000 people in 1600 to 575,000 by 1700 and went from being the 3rd largest city in Europe to the largest. Homes were larger than previously and the wealth of a family could be determined by how many fireplaces were in the home. Clothing was another important facet of Stuart culture and not only protected th...
