A Concise History Of Wales

Author : Geraint H. Jenkins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Wales
ISBN : 9780521823678

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A Concise History of Wales by Geraint H. Jenkins Pdf

Based on the most recent historical research and current debates about Wales and Welshness, this volume offers the most up-to-date, authoritative and accessible account of the period from Neanderthal times to the opening of the Senedd, the new home of the National Assembly for Wales, in 2006. Within a remarkably brief and stimulating compass, Geraint H. Jenkins explores the emergence of Wales as a nation, its changing identities and values, and the transformations its people experienced and survived throughout the centuries. In the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, the Welsh never reconciled themselves to political, social and cultural subordination, and developed ingenious ways of maintaining a distinctive sense of their otherness. The book ends with the coming of political devolution and the emergence of a greater measure of cultural pluralism. Professor Jenkins's lavishly illustrated volume provides enthralling material for scholars, students, general readers, and travellers to Wales.

Author : Gareth Elwyn Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1994-10-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521469457

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Modern Wales by Gareth Elwyn Jones Pdf

First published in 1984, this second edition of a highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times contains fully updated reference material and a new final chapter. "A clear, crisp and thoroughly sensible narrative which will prove a real boon to students and general readers."--The Times Literary Supplement

Author : John S Croucher
Publisher : Woodslane Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781925868524

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A Concise History of New South Wales by John S Croucher Pdf

Professor John Croucher gives an account of the first and continuing history of the first peoples to live in the region now known as New South Wales, as well as its history from the days of British settlement and its more recent history, of the waves of other immigrants who have made New South Wales their home. Each section in the book focuses on a different cultural or historical aspect which is examined thoroughly from the beginnings of British settlement. The complete development of the state is told, weaving through these various areas of focus, along with the important people and events. Remarkable pioneers have helped shape not only the state but the country as a whole and their voices, some coming to us via oral history, others via historical documents, make fascinating reading.

Author : Janet Davies
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783160204

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The Welsh Language by Janet Davies Pdf

The existence of the Welsh-language can come as a surprise to those who assume that English is the foundation language of Britain. However, J. R. R. Tolkien described Welsh as the 'senior language of the men of Britain'. Visitors from outside Wales may be intrigued by the existence of Welsh and will want to find out how a language which has, for at least fifteen hundred years, been the closest neighbour of English, enjoys such vibrancy, bearing in mind that English has obliterated languages thousands of miles from the coasts of England. This book offers a broad historical survey of Welsh-language culture from sixth-century heroic poetry to television and pop culture in the early twenty-first century. The public status of the language is considered and the role of Welsh is compared with the roles of other of the non-state languages of Europe. This new edition of The Welsh Language offers a full assessment of the implications of the linguistic statistics produced by the 2011 Census. The volume contains maps and plans showing the demographic and geographic spread of Welsh over the ages, charts examining the links between words in Welsh and those in other Indo-European languages, and illustrations of key publications and figures in the history of the language. It concludes with brief guides to the pronunciation, the dialects and the grammar of Welsh.

Author : T. M. Charles-Edwards
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9780198217312

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Wales and the Britons, 350-1064 by T. M. Charles-Edwards Pdf

The most detailed history of the Welsh from Late-Roman Britain to the eve of the Norman Conquest. Integrates the history of religion, language, and literature with the history of events.

Author : Roger Price
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107017825

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A Concise History of France by Roger Price Pdf

This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available ranging from the early middle ages to the present. Amongst its central themes are the relationships between state and society, the impact of war, competition for power, and the ways in which power has been used. Whilst taking full account of major figures such as Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon and de Gaulle, it sets their activities within the broader context of changing economic and social structures and beliefs, and offers rich insights into the lives of ordinary men and women. This third edition has been substantially revised and includes a new chapter on contemporary France - a society and political system in crisis as a result of globalisation, rising unemployment, a failing educational system, growing social and racial tensions, corruption, the rise of the extreme right, and a widespread loss of confidence in political leaders.

Author : Jon Gower
Publisher : Random House
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781446417102

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The Story of Wales by Jon Gower Pdf

The Story of Wales is a vibrant portrait of 30,000 years of power, identity and politics. Revisiting major turning points in Welsh history, from its earliest settlements to the present day, Jon Gower re-examines the myths and misconceptions about this glorious country, revealing a people who have reacted with energy and invention to changing times and opportunities. It's a story of political and industrial power, economic and cultural renewal- and a nation of seemingly limitless potential. The Story of Wales is an epic account of Welsh history for a new generation.

Author : Owen Morgan Sir Edwards
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547377689

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A Short History of Wales by Owen Morgan Sir Edwards Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Short History of Wales" by Owen Morgan Sir Edwards. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Gwenno Piette
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Brittany (France)
ISBN : 0708320368

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A Concise History of Brittany by Gwenno Piette Pdf

The Breton language and culture has been in long and gradual decline since Brittany's incorporation into France in 1532--notwithstanding Brittany's successful reassertion of its linguistic and political identity over the past thirty years. Brittany: A Concise History is the ideal introduction for students of French and Breton history to this remarkable region, as well as an ideal travel companion for any inquisitive globetrotter who enjoys doing her homework. Within the pages of this book, the reader will discover the rich and varied history of this complex and fascinating region--a world of Franks and Romans, dukes and peasants, Celtic nationhood, and enduring legend.

Author : Terry Breverton
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445608761

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Owain Glyndwr by Terry Breverton Pdf

The first ever full-scale biography of the last native Prince of Wales who fought to maintain an independent Wales.

Author : Roger Turvey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1860570380

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Pembrokeshire by Roger Turvey Pdf

Affectionately called "Little England Beyond Wales", Pembrokeshire has a rich and distinct history and culture drawn from the predominantly English speaking south and the Welsh speaking north of the county. In this new book, Dr. Roger Turvey tells the complete history of the county and its contribution to Wales and Britain in a scholarly yet popular style. The book will appeal to all readers, whether students of history, tourists, or resident and ex-patriots of this historic and beautiful corner of Wales. Pembrokeshire: The Concise History is the first volume in the major new Histories of Wales series.

Author : Gareth Elwyn Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1984-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0521285445

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Modern Wales by Gareth Elwyn Jones Pdf

This book surveys the history of Wales from 1485-1971. It explores a society that was dominated by the landed gentry, then divided at the Industrial Revolution, which transformed the face and fortune of Wales, as well as its place in British society. In both sections the author gives due attention to the economic and social structure before investigating administrative, political, religious and educational developments. There is a judicious mix of narrative and analysis in a study based both on the author's research and on the mass of exciting work published by Welsh historians. A sense of history has been vital in Welsh society, as is evident from the currency given to myths from the Middle Ages onwards and has resulted in a plethora of innovatory and invigorating studies based on rigorous historical investigation. This book makes an important contribution to extending the means by which anyone with an interest in Wales may investigate that history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1906
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:923412165

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A Short History of Wales by Anonim Pdf

Author : Owen Morgan Edwards
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368324711

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A Short History of Wales by Owen Morgan Edwards Pdf

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Author : Roger Price
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1993-01-21
Category : History
ISBN : 052136809X

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A Concise History of France by Roger Price Pdf

This book provides a clear and well-informed guide to French history from the early middle ages, with the emergence of a strong state in the Ile-de-France, to the trente glorieuses following the Second World War and including the Mitterand presidency. It provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available. Among the book's central themes are the relationship between state and society, the impact of war and such crucial questions as who possessed political power, how this power was used, and in whose interests and with what consequences. It takes account of the great figures of French history, including Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, the two Napoleons, Clemenceau and De Gaulle, and also the findings of modern social historians concerned with the life and death of ordinary people, the passing of generations, social structures, beliefs, and economic activity. This is a rich and entertaining guide to France for the student and general reader.