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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: A History of Music by Paul Landormy, translated by Frederick H. Martens, provides a comprehensive exploration of Western music’s development from its earliest origins through the early 20th century. Landormy examines major periods, styles, and influential composers, highlighting the cultural, social, and historical factors that shaped musical evolution. The work combines scholarly rigor with accessible language, making complex musical ideas understandable for a broad audience. Martens’ translation faithfully captures Landormy’s insightful analysis, offering readers an engaging narrative that traces music’s transformation across centuries, emphasizing both artistic innovation and historical context. It remains a valuable reference in music history. About The Author: Paul Charles-René Landormy (1869–1943) was a French musicologist and critic renowned for his insightful works on classical music. He taught with Romain Rolland, led an acoustics lab, and wrote for Le Figaro and Le Temps. His notable biographies and the three-volume La musique française remain key resources in French musical scholarship, blending academic rigor with accessibility and Frederick Herman Martens (1874–1932) was an American author, translator, and music critic known for works on violin technique and musical interpretation. He translated Carl Flesch’s The Art of Violin Playing and authored Violin Mastery and String Mastery. Martens also wrote librettos, cantatas, and adapted European fairy tales, contributing significantly to early 20th-century musical and literary culture. The Title 'A History of Music written/authored/edited by Paul Landormy and Translated Frederick H. Martens', published in the year 1910. The ISBN 9789372254822 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. Th