Oxford History of Western Music Richard Taruskin 6 Vol Set Hardcover 2005

by Richard Taruskin

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Condition Description Very Good: This complete six-volume set is in excellent structural condition. The hardcovers and dust jackets show only minor shelf wear and light rubbing to the glossy finish. The bindings are tight and square across all volumes. Interior pages are clean, crisp, and free of highlighting, underlining, or marginalia. The text blocks are bright with no foxing or significant spotting. Description This is the definitive, award-winning Oxford History of Western Music by renowned musicologist Richard Taruskin. This complete 6-volume hardcover set (2005 edition) offers an unmatched narrative sweep of the Western musical tradition from the earliest notations through the late twentieth century. Taruskin’s work is celebrated for its deep cultural context, connecting musical evolution to the broader history of world affairs, philosophy, and social change. Unlike standard reference texts, this set provides a cohesive, interpretive synthesis that is as engaging to read as it is academically rigorous. Volumes Included: 1. Vol 1: The Earliest Notations to the Sixteenth Century 2. Vol 2: The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries 3. Vol 3: The Nineteenth Century 4. Vol 4: The Early Twentieth Century 5. Vol 5: The Late Twentieth Century 6. Vol 6: Resources: Chronology, Bibliography, Master Index Product Details: • Author: Richard Taruskin • Publisher: Oxford University Press • Year: 2005 • Format: Hardcover with Dust Jackets • Total Pages: Approx. 4,272 • Language: English

• Publisher: Books
• Year: 2005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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