{"product_id":"paying-the-piper","title":"Paying the Piper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paying the Piper (Hardcover, 299 pages – Medieval Institute Publications, 2002) – Medieval Institute Publications, 2002. Language: Eng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insightful work delves into the vibrant musical landscape of Cheshire from the late Middle Ages through the early Civil War. Elizabeth Baldwin meticulously examines the diverse array of music-making beyond the church's influence, highlighting the roles of various performers—from skilled musicians at festive guild celebrations to amateur players like local gentlemen and alehousekeepers. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of who participated in music-making, the venues where performances took place, and the societal and economic factors shaping these activities.   Baldwin also explores the instruments used and the changing perceptions of music across different contexts, including religious affiliations and local laws. With a focus on the unique legal status of Cheshire under the Statute of Vagabonds, this book uncovers how these regulations affected the lives of music performers in the region. This edition serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the cultural history of music and its societal implications during a pivotal era in English history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Baldwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53104949461216,"sku":"9781580440400","price":47.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5681\/6608\/files\/71lxg-x3piL._SY522.jpg?v=1781776463","url":"https:\/\/medicalbook.online\/products\/paying-the-piper","provider":"medicalbook.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}