The Cheque Books of the Chapel Royal With Additional Material from the Manuscripts of William Lovegrove and Marmaduke Alford

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Synopsis

This title was first published in 2000:  The Chapel Royal holds a singular position in English ecclesiastical and musical life, as a body of priests and musicians appointed by and serving the personal religious needs of the sovereign. Its historical significance owes much to its location at a court which was, for many centuries, the centre of national power and culture. It was both an instrument and a visible manifestation of policy, and its history can be seen as reflecting the fortunes of government. While its origins are lost, its growth and membership become increasingly apparent from the 13th century and can be traced in detail from the 16th century. Chief among the documents which provide evidence of the Chapel's development and administration are the two surviving Cheque Books, preserved in the Archive of the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace. These cover a period from Queen Elizabeth I to Queen Victoria (with a few additional later entries). The "Old" Cheque Book has been widely used by scholars since an edition was published by Edward F. Rimbault in 1872.

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ISBN:
9781000114362
Related ISBNs:
9781003073802, 9781138733428, 9781138733428
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-08-14
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Copyright
Copyright date:
2000
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N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology