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Covers approximately 1581–1733, dealing with societal background, instru-
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An expansive table of contents facilitates access to this imposing work. It cov-
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music of the fairs, the Comédie Française, the Opéra, and Opéra-Comique;
also taste of the times and administrative matters. With 32 plates, including
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