Reference : Bibliographies & Indexes

As chief court musician to Louis XIV and Louis XV, Michel-Richard de Lalande is chiefly remembered for his sumptuous orchestral motets and much attractive instrumental music. In this thematic catalogue of his music, Lionel Sawkins illustrates the composer's music with over 3,000 music examples, details of performing requirements and of all source materials, as well as with comprehensive indexes and thematic locators. - ;For 43 years (1683-1726), Lalande's music occupied a central position at the courts of Louis XIV and Louis XV, where his grands motets and instrumental suites set a style admired then and long after, both in the royal chapel and at the Paris Concert spirituel. Recent festivals at Versailles, as well as many editions, performances and recordings worldwide, underline the importance of Lalande as an undisputed master of the French Baroque. With over 3,000 music. examples, details of performing requirements and of all source materials, as well as with comprehensive indexes and thematic locators, this Thematic Catalogue makes Lalande's compositions fully accessible to musicians, musicologists, and music lovers. - ;Lionel Sawkin's long-awaited Thematic Catalogue of the Works of Michel-Richard de Lalande is the product of a life's work spent in European and North American libraries, and is probably one of the most important contributions to the study of French baroque music in recent decades. - Jean-Paul Montagnier, Eighteenth-Century Music;The present work can only strengthen Sawkins's reputation as an editor, scholar, researcher, writer, and preeminent authority on the French Baroque in general and Lalande in particular. In the years to come, it should serve as an important reference for anyone interested in the music of 17th- and 18th-century France....Well researched, presented, proofed, and published, it leaves no room for doubt about the author's credentials as a musicologist and scholar - Tina Chancey, Early Music America; more...

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Provides an in-depth review of current print and electronic tools for research in numerous disciplines of biology, including dictionaries and encyclopedias, method guides, handbooks, online directories, and periodicals. more...

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John R. Grodzinski’s volume in the Routledge Research Guides to American Military Studies covers the origins of the War of 1812—the major post-revolutionary conflict fought between the United States and the British Empire—providing a general overview of the significant battles that occurred at sea and in the area of the present-day Great Lakes and U.S.-Canadian border. The key features of this research guide are the bibliographical elements, namely lists of published books, articles, and on-line resources pertaining to the War of 1812, as well as references to archival resources available in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The War of 1812  is a valuable supplementary resource for institutional libraries on both sides of the Atlantic. more...

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The Western European and Mediterranean Theaters in World War II is a concise, comprehensive guide for students, teachers, and history buffs of the Second World War. With an emphasis on the American forces in these theaters, each entry is accompanied by a brief annotation that will allow researchers to navigate through the vast amount of literature on the campaigns fought in these regions with ease. Focusing on all aspects surrounding the U.S. involvement in the Western European and Mediterranean theaters, including politics, religion, biography, strategy, intelligence, and operations, this bibliography will be a welcome addition to the collection of any academic or research library. Routledge Research Guides to American Military Studies provide concise, annotated bibliographies to the major areas and events in American military history. With the inclusion of brief critical annotations after each entry, the student and researcher can easily assess the utility of each bibliographic source and evaluate the abundance of resources available with ease and efficiency. Comprehensive, concise, and current— Routledge Research Guides to American Military Studies are an essential research tool for any historian. more...

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Chilton details the work of musicians from every era of British jazz, ranging from those who played professionally before 1920 to today's young jazz stars. more...

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