In this enjoyable, well-researched history, we are provided with a detailed history of the evolution of trumpets, trombones, bugles, cornets, French horns, tubas, and other brass instruments. It starts off with a description of primitive instruments such as large Roman horns and other devices. It then proceeds to detail advancements made during the Medieval and Renaissance periods and continues on to the 19th century introduction of valve instruments. This revised and updated version contains a wealth of detail accompanied by over 140 illustrations and 48 music examples. This book is a must for any brass player, music historian, or lover of music.