Jonathan Keates Bücher

The story of the composition, first performances and cultural afterlife of one of the best-loved and most widely performed works in the entire history of music.

Exploring Venice's rich history, this illustrated account traces its evolution from 'La Serenissima' to a captivating modern city. The book delves into the cultural and historical significance of Venice, highlighting its unique charm and enduring appeal to visitors over the centuries.

An illustrated history of Venice, from its beginnings as 'La Serenissima' - 'the Most Serene Republic' - to the Italian city that continues to enchant visitors today.

This fully revised and updated new edition - published to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the composers death - charts in detail Handel's life, from his youth in Germany, through his brilliantly successful Italian sojourn, to the opulence and squalor of Georgian London where he made his permanent home.

A souvenir booklet from the Cathedral Church of Christ at Canterbury with full-color photographs and text giving the history of this great building.

The siege of Venice in 1848 is one of history's most thrilling and tragic episodes. Their grit, humour and endurance, under a hail of bombs and a tide of blood sweeping across their once peaceful lagoon, make The Siege of Venice a profoundly touching and unforgettable book.

William III (1689-1702) & Mary II (1689-94) (Britain's only ever 'joint monarchs') changed the course of the entire country's history, coming to power through a coup (which involved Mary betraying her own father), reestablishing parliament on a new footing and, through commiting Britain to fighting France, initiating an immensely long period of warfare and colonial expansion. Jonathan Keates' wonderful book makes both monarchs vivid, the cold, shrewd 'Dutch' William and the shortlived Mary, whose life and death inspired Purcell to write some of his greatest music.