The Bagpipes - A Cultural History

A diverse history of the pipes--from inspiring terror on battlefields to enriching cultures worldwide.

About the author

Richard McLauchlan is a Scottish writer, educated at the Universities of St Andrews and Cambridge, and a former pipe major, taught by the renowned instructor Colin MacLellan. The author of Serious Minds, and John Campbell's collaborator on Haldane (both published by Hurst), Richard co-founded the educational charity Light Up Learning.

Product details

• Authors: McLauchlan Richard
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.04.2025
• EAN: 9781805262848
• ISBN: 978-1-80526-284-8
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 666 g
• Illustrations: farbige Illustrationen
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Organology; History, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / General, Scotland, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Woodwinds, World Music, Wind Instruments, Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles