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Music and Power at the Court of Louis XIII
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The book explores the significance of sacred music in reinforcing Louis XIII's authority, highlighting the Old Testament figure of David as a pivotal symbol. It details how David's legacy as a model king, musician, and psalmist was utilized to portray Louis as God's appointed ruler, intertwining religious themes with political legitimacy. Through this lens, the work delves into the intersection of music, power, and divine representation in the context of the French monarchy.
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Music and Power at the Court of Louis XIII, Peter Bennett
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Music and Power at the Court of Louis XIII
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Bennett
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9781108830638
- Category
- Music
- Description
- The book explores the significance of sacred music in reinforcing Louis XIII's authority, highlighting the Old Testament figure of David as a pivotal symbol. It details how David's legacy as a model king, musician, and psalmist was utilized to portray Louis as God's appointed ruler, intertwining religious themes with political legitimacy. Through this lens, the work delves into the intersection of music, power, and divine representation in the context of the French monarchy.