A General History of Music

Burney's most famous work, based on research during two European tours, providing valuable insight into musical tastes of the time.

Essay on musical criticism; 1. The progress of music in England during the time of King Henry VIII continued, and concluded; 2. Of the state of music in Italy during the sixteenth century; 3. Of the progress of music in Germany during the sixteenth century; 4. Of the state of music in France during the sixteenth century; 5. Of the progress of music in Spain during the sixteenth century; 6. Concerning the music of the Netherlands, during the sixteenth century; 7. Of the progress of music in England from the death of Queen Elizabeth, till the end of the seventeenth century; 8. Of the music of Italy in the church and chamber during the seventeenth century; 9. Progress of the violin in Italy from the sixteenth century to the present time; 10. Of the progress of music in Germany during the seventeenth century; 11. The state of music in France during the seventeenth century; 12. Progress of church music in England from the death of Purcell to the present time; Index.