The Memoirs of Charlotte Papendiek (1765-1840): Court, Musical and Artistic Life in the Time of King George III Memoirs of the Court of George III, Volume 1 |
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| Author:
| Kassler, Michael |
| Series title: | Memoirs of the Court of George III Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-138-75508-6 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2015 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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Mrs Papendiek's Memoirs record events at court from 1761 - when the future Queen Charlotte came to England to marry King George - until 1792. The Papendieks knew many musicians, including John Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian), William Herschel (who became an astronomer) and Haydn. The memoirs also record meetings with artists of the day, such as Thomas Lawrence and Thomas Gainsborough. They are a unique resource, recording significant information about living...
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Mrs Papendiek's Memoirs record events at court from 1761 - when the future Queen Charlotte came to England to marry King George - until 1792. The Papendieks knew many musicians, including John Christian Bach (son of Johann Sebastian), William Herschel (who became an astronomer) and Haydn. The memoirs also record meetings with artists of the day, such as Thomas Lawrence and Thomas Gainsborough. They are a unique resource, recording significant information about living conditions, dress, education and Anglo-German relations.