History of the Harpsichord

<p><i>A History of the Harpsichord</i> brings together for the first time more than 200 photographs illustrations and drawings of harpsichords in public museums and private collections throughout Europe and the United States. Edward L. Kottick draws on his extensive technical knowledge and experience as a harpsichord builder to detail the changing design structure and acoustics of the instrument over six centuries.</p>