Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Reign of Henry VIII: Biographical and Historical Background; Chapter 2: The Reign of Henry VIII: Music with Latin Words; Chapter 3: The Later Years of Henry VIII and the Reign of Edward VI: Biographical and Historical Background; Chapter 4: The Later Years of Henry VIII and the Reign of Edward VI: Music with English Words; Chapter 5: The Reign of Mary I: Biographical and Historical Background; Chapter 6: The Reign of Mary I: Music with Latin Words; Chapter 7: Instrumental Music of the Mid-Century; Chapter 8: The Reign of Elizabeth I: Biographical and Historical Background; Chapter 9: The Reign of Elizabeth I: Music with English Words; Chapter 10: The Reign of Elizabeth I: Music with Latin Words, and Late Keyboard Music; Chapter 11: The Reign of Elizabeth I: Tallis's Last Years; Chapter 12: Reflections

About the Author

John Harley has written extensively on musical topics since retiring from the civil service. His books for Ashgate include William Byrd: Gentleman of the Chapel Royal (1997), William Byrd’s Modal Practice (2005), The World of William Byrd: Musicians, Merchants and Magnates (2010), and, with Andrew Ashbee, The Cheque Books of the Chapel Royal (2 volumes, 2000).

Reviews

"This is a coherent and carefully-thought-out book (...) The new thoughts presented in these essays contribute to an ongoing discussion that has been gathering momentum for some years (...) Harley’s book is very welcome: any choir director planning to perform a work by Tallis should consult it." - Richard Rastall, The Consort Early Music Journal, vol.73, Summer 2017