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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: History of Music in the Form of Lectures by Frédéric Louis Ritter offers a comprehensive, student-focused overview of Western music from the early Christian era to the 19th century. Structured as a series of accessible lectures, the book traces the evolution of musical forms, styles, and major composers within their cultural and historical contexts. Ritter combines musicological insight with a pedagogical tone, making complex developments understandable for general readers and students alike. He emphasizes the progression of sacred and secular traditions, the influence of national schools, and the rise of instrumental music, offering a foundational text in early American music education. About The Author: Frédéric Louis Ritter (1834–1891) was a German-American composer, educator, and influential music historian. His extensive writings, including History of Music from the Christian Era to the Present Time, Manual of Musical History, and Music in America, helped establish musicology in the U.S. Ritter chronicled Western music from ancient Greece through Romanticism, emphasizing both European traditions and American developments. He combined scholarly rigor with accessibility, producing textbooks and manuals for students. His works such as Romanticism in Music and Practical Harmony reflected a deep understanding of music theory, history, and pedagogy, leaving a lasting mark on 19th-century musical scholarship and education. The Title 'History of Music In the Form of Lectures written/authored/edited by Frederic Louis Ritter', published in the year 1870. The ISBN 9789372253504 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 249 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of