Rags And Ragtime: A Musical History «Must See»

The book meticulously traces ragtime from its late 19th-century folk origins through its peak (1897–1917) and its 20th-century revival.

The authors divide the music into distinct categories—Folk, Classic, Popular, Novelty, and Stride—to explain how the genre evolved and branched out. Rags and Ragtime: a Musical History

The legendary ragtime pianist himself praised the book, stating that it "tells it all" and contained details even he hadn't known. The book meticulously traces ragtime from its late