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A Brief History of Wales

by Gerald Morgan

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Wales through invasion, resistance and change

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Wales through invasion, resistance and change

Gerald Morgan’s concise history ranges from Roman-era incursions through later invasions by Vikings, Saxons, Normans and Flemings, tracing how Wales responded to outside powers. Its broad sweep brings political and religious figures together with patriots, workers and episodes drawn from both legend and recorded history. The account also reaches into more recent Welsh history, including the 1904 Revival and the national rugby victory over the All Blacks in 1905. At 144 pages, the book offers a compact historical overview with connections to contemporary Wales.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking a concise introduction to Welsh history
  • Those brushing up on Wales’s historical background
  • Readers interested in the interplay of invasion, resistance, politics and religion

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Welsh historyInvasion and resistancePolitical and religious changeLegend and historical recordWelsh identity

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Book overview

From the Romans onward, via Vikings, Saxons, Normans and Flemings, the Welsh have both resisted and absorbed invasion after invasion. Princes, papists, protestants, politicians, patriots, prophets and proletarians pass swiftly before us in this gripping narrative of conquest, resistance and survival. Both legend and fact play their part in this story, from the Night of the Long Knives to the 1905 victory over the All Blacks, from Welsh Indians to the 1904 Revival. Whether Welsh or not, you will find this book easy to pick up and hard to put down. A superb introduction to the background to contemporary Wales, this book is also for anyone wishing to brush up on their history.

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