Focusing on over 28 choral works, Nicholas Tarling provides insightful essays that explore both renowned masterpieces like Handel's Messiah and lesser-known gems such as Coleridge-Taylor's Hiawatha. His assessments not only highlight the musical compositions but also delve into the historical contexts surrounding their creation and performance. Tarling's unique perspectives transform each piece into a reflection of the composer's thoughts and environment, offering readers a deeper understanding of the choral repertoire.
Nicholas Tarling Livres
Nicholas Tarling fut un historien dont les travaux universitaires se sont concentrés sur l'Asie du Sud-Est. Sa production prolifique comprend près de 50 livres et de nombreux articles consacrés à la région. Les recherches approfondies et les contributions éditoriales de Tarling ont fait progresser de manière significative la compréhension de l'histoire complexe de la région.






Imperialism in Southeast Asia
- 326pages
- 12 heures de lecture
The book, first published in 2004, explores significant themes relevant to its field, providing insights and analysis that contribute to the existing body of knowledge. It is published by Routledge, an imprint known for its academic rigor and quality, and is part of the Taylor & Francis group. The work aims to engage readers with its scholarly approach, offering a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
Britain, Southeast Asia and the Onset of the Pacific War
- 452pages
- 16 heures de lecture
Focusing on British policy in Southeast Asia during the early years of World War II, the book explores how Britain balanced its military efforts against Germany while managing diplomatic relations to counter the Japanese threat. It examines Britain's interactions with key nations, including America, Dutch India, the Philippines, French Indo-China, and Thailand. Nicholas Tarling's thorough analysis of British archives and foreign policy documents offers a significant reinterpretation of the origins of the Pacific war.
Nations and States in Southeast Asia
- 148pages
- 6 heures de lecture
The emergence of modern Southeast Asian nation-states is explored through a detailed historical overview in three sections. The study addresses significant challenges in comprehending the region and evaluates contemporary approaches to writing its history. Nicholas Tarling draws on extensive scholarship to provide insights into the complexities of Southeast Asia's political and cultural development.
Orientalism and the Operatic World
- 356pages
- 13 heures de lecture
Focusing on the globalization of opera over the past two centuries, this work analyzes key operas by composers such as Handel, Verdi, and Puccini. It challenges Edward Said's notion of Western art as a tool for dehumanizing the East, positing instead that opera serves as a humanizing force. Through its exploration of shared human experiences and passions expressed in song, the book redefines the relationship between Western opera and Eastern cultures, highlighting the genre's potential for fostering understanding rather than domination.
Southeast Asia and the Great Powers
- 284pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Focusing on the geopolitical dynamics of Southeast Asia, the book explores how the region has achieved significant interstate peace and cooperation through the framework of the nation-state. It highlights ASEAN's role in fostering this stability while emphasizing the influence of external great powers on the region's autonomy and security. The interplay between regional cooperation and global power relations is a central theme, illustrating the complexities of Southeast Asia's diplomatic landscape.
Britain, Southeast Asia and the Impact of the Korean War
- 538pages
- 19 heures de lecture
Focusing on Britain's diplomatic strategies during the Korean War, the book explores how this conflict shaped its relations with Southeast Asia in the 1950s. Nicholas Tarling contextualizes British policy within a global framework, examining the interactions and policies of Southeast Asian nations, the United States, India, and Australia. The analysis highlights the complexities of international diplomacy during a pivotal time in history.
Britain, Southeast Asia and the Onset of the Cold War, 1945 1950
- 504pages
- 18 heures de lecture
The book offers an in-depth exploration of British policy in Southeast Asia during the post-war era, highlighting the perception of the region as a collection of cooperative new states. Through thorough archival research, it examines the evolution of British strategies from the immediate post-war period to the onset of the Korean War. It draws parallels between Britain's responses to Japanese and communist threats while illustrating efforts to influence U.S. involvement, particularly through collaboration with Commonwealth nations like India. This work significantly contributes to the understanding of Southeast Asia's diplomatic and political history.
Britain & Portuguese Timor
- 319pages
- 12 heures de lecture
"In Timor's chequered history, many other nation states have been involved. The prime purpose of this book is to examine the role of the British in Timor's past"--P. [4] of cover.
The British and the Vietnam War
- 451pages
- 16 heures de lecture
In this in-depth analysis of Britain's involvement in the Vietnam War, Nicholas Tarling draws on many overlooked papers in the British archives in order to describe the making of Britain's policy toward the war and its careful negotiations of its connection to America. The result is a revealing... číst celé