Author: H. V. Morton
Publisher: Methuen Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780413407405
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
H. V. Morton's famous and much-loved travelogue of Wales. Singularly susceptible to Celtic romance and history, H. V. Morton goes in search of Wales, and finds equal delight in climbing Snowdon (inclement weather aside) and going down a coal mine. Bustling with intriguing local stories and characters, Morton's fascinating account reaches from the scenic grandeur of the north to the domestic beauty of the industrial south. In the Vale of Clwyd it rains "with grim enthusiasm," while at the Eisteddfod in Bangor, he is "slightly worried by the trousers of bard and druid, which are visible for a few inches below their gowns. Father Christmas has this same trouble with his trousers." Anecdotal, leisurely, full of character and event, insight, and opinion, this is travel writing of the very highest order.
In Search of Wales
Author: H. V. Morton
Publisher: Methuen Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780413407405
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
H. V. Morton's famous and much-loved travelogue of Wales. Singularly susceptible to Celtic romance and history, H. V. Morton goes in search of Wales, and finds equal delight in climbing Snowdon (inclement weather aside) and going down a coal mine. Bustling with intriguing local stories and characters, Morton's fascinating account reaches from the scenic grandeur of the north to the domestic beauty of the industrial south. In the Vale of Clwyd it rains "with grim enthusiasm," while at the Eisteddfod in Bangor, he is "slightly worried by the trousers of bard and druid, which are visible for a few inches below their gowns. Father Christmas has this same trouble with his trousers." Anecdotal, leisurely, full of character and event, insight, and opinion, this is travel writing of the very highest order.
Publisher: Methuen Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780413407405
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
H. V. Morton's famous and much-loved travelogue of Wales. Singularly susceptible to Celtic romance and history, H. V. Morton goes in search of Wales, and finds equal delight in climbing Snowdon (inclement weather aside) and going down a coal mine. Bustling with intriguing local stories and characters, Morton's fascinating account reaches from the scenic grandeur of the north to the domestic beauty of the industrial south. In the Vale of Clwyd it rains "with grim enthusiasm," while at the Eisteddfod in Bangor, he is "slightly worried by the trousers of bard and druid, which are visible for a few inches below their gowns. Father Christmas has this same trouble with his trousers." Anecdotal, leisurely, full of character and event, insight, and opinion, this is travel writing of the very highest order.
A Concise History of Wales
Author: Geraint H. Jenkins
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521823676
Category : Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521823676
Category : Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
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.
Wales
Author: Jan Morris
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241970245
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Jan Morris's magnificent book celebrates Wales and all things Welsh. Written as a deeply personal study, it reflects the rich bilingual literature and folklore of Wales, the buildings and wonderfully varied landscapes, the national character and humour, the historical predicaments and the political condition of this small but extraordinary country. Jan Morris is a distinguished historian as well as being one of the world's leading travel-writers. Her passionate love of Wales makes this a unique evocation.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241970245
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Jan Morris's magnificent book celebrates Wales and all things Welsh. Written as a deeply personal study, it reflects the rich bilingual literature and folklore of Wales, the buildings and wonderfully varied landscapes, the national character and humour, the historical predicaments and the political condition of this small but extraordinary country. Jan Morris is a distinguished historian as well as being one of the world's leading travel-writers. Her passionate love of Wales makes this a unique evocation.
Megaliths of Wales
Author: Chris Barber
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445674017
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The ancient standing stones, stone circles and burial chambers of Wales - remarkable feats of construction that are surrounded by legend.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445674017
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The ancient standing stones, stone circles and burial chambers of Wales - remarkable feats of construction that are surrounded by legend.
Postcolonial Wales
Author: Jane Aaron
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A collection of diverse essays discussing the culture and politics of post-devolution Wales. 10 black-and-white illustrations.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A collection of diverse essays discussing the culture and politics of post-devolution Wales. 10 black-and-white illustrations.
Owain Glyndwr
Author: Terry Breverton
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445608766
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The first ever full-scale biography of the last native Prince of Wales who fought to maintain an independent Wales.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445608766
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The first ever full-scale biography of the last native Prince of Wales who fought to maintain an independent Wales.
Ymddiddan Myrddin a Thaliesin, (o Lyfr Du Caerfyrddin)
Author: Alfred Owen Hughes Jarman
Publisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 9780708302583
Category : Merlin (Legendary character)
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Publisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 9780708302583
Category : Merlin (Legendary character)
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Wild Guide Wales
Author: Daniel Start
Publisher: Wild Things Publishing
ISBN: 9781910636145
Category : Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Reveals hidden places in Wales, and the Herefordshire and Shropshire Marches. Secret beaches, sea caves and coasteering. Wild swimming and waterfalls. Easy scrambles and gorge walks. Sunset hill forts and unknown peaks. Sacred sites, holy wells and standing stones. Ruined castles and more
Publisher: Wild Things Publishing
ISBN: 9781910636145
Category : Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Reveals hidden places in Wales, and the Herefordshire and Shropshire Marches. Secret beaches, sea caves and coasteering. Wild swimming and waterfalls. Easy scrambles and gorge walks. Sunset hill forts and unknown peaks. Sacred sites, holy wells and standing stones. Ruined castles and more
The Four Ancient Books of Wales Containing the Cymric Poems Attributed to the Bards of the Sixth Century; Volume 2
Author: William Forbes Skene
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016115216
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016115216
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Matter of Wales
Author: Jan Morris
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9780140082630
Category : Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Travel through Wales and epic view of a small country.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9780140082630
Category : Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Travel through Wales and epic view of a small country.