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    Bach: The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers.
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    Bach: The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers.

    By Tim Dowley

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    A new and fascinating biography of the most outstanding composer in musical history. Covering Bach's earliest efforst in Eisenach, his cultural inheritance, his series of posts as organist or musician, and his stormy career in Leipzig, Bach: The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers traces the significant stages of development in his family and his music.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOmnibus Press
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9780857124364
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    Bach: The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers.
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    Tim Dowley

    Dr Tim Dowley is a historian and a prolific author and editor of Bible resources for adults and children. He holds a bachelor's degree in History and a doctorate in Church History, both from the University of Manchester, England. He has written a number of children's stories and books on biblical subjects and the history of Christianity, as well as works on music and literature. Tim has traveled extensively, particularly in Israel, Turkey and other biblical lands. He lives in South London with his wife and family.

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