Boadicea and Her Sisters: Women of Wales
by Anne Rutherford
Stories of Welsh heroines famous for their independent religious, political
or social choices.
Listed under Boadicea
Criminal
Ancestors: A Guide to Historical Criminal Records in England and Wales
by David T. Hawkings
Book Description: This is an in-depth guide to researching criminal
ancestors in England, with lists of sources of convicts transported to
America.
(Paperback - February 1998)
Celtic
Baby Names: Traditional Names from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany,
Cornwall & the Isle of Man
by Judy Sierra
Gentleman
Spy: The Life of Allen Dulles
by Peter Grose
Paperback from Univ. of Massachusetts Press
Book Published: October, 1996
The
Haggis: A Little History
by Clarissa Dickson Wright, Clare Hewitt, Clarissa Dickson Wright
Hardcover from Pelican Pub Co
Book Published: April, 1998 |
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Great
Houses of England & Wales
by Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Christopher Simon Sykes (Photographer)
Greater
Medieval Houses of England and Wales, 1300-1500 : East Anglia, Central
England, and Wales
by Anthony Emery (Author)
A
History of Wales
by John Davies
Paperback: 718 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.17 x
7.72 x 5.05
Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper); ; Reprint edition (March
1995)
ISBN: 0140145818
A
History of Wales
by Prys Morgan
Paperback: 272 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.71 x
9.70 x 6.76
Publisher: Tempus Pub Ltd; ; (February 2002)
ISBN: 0752419838
Legendary Golf Clubs of Scotland England Wales & Ireland
by Anthony Edgeworth
Listed under Golf Courses
The
Mabinogion
by Jeffrey Gantz (Editor)
A collection of ancient Welsh mythlogical tales.
The
Mabinogion Tetralogy
by Evangeline Walton
Book Description: The author of the classic Mabinogian, the
great compendium of medieval Welsh mythology, is unknown to us, but generations
have thrilled to the magical tales set at a time when men and gods mingled,
and the gods had more than met their match, tales of the wizard-prince
Gwydion, of Prince Pwyll and Lord Death, and of the beautiful Rhiannon
and the steadfast Branwen. In the masterful hands of Evangeline Walton
the twelve "branches" of the ancient text were reworked into four compelling
narratives: The Prince of Annwn, The Children of Llyr, The Song of Rhiannon,
and The Island of the Mighty, resulting in one of the great epic fantasy
works of literature. In The Prince of Annwn, the seeds of future tragedy
are planted. Young Prince Pwyll meets Arawn, the God of Death, and survives
the encounter with a heavy charge: to take on Arawn's guise and kill for
him the one man even Death could not fell.
The Children of Llyr chronicles the great family of Bran the Blessed,
and their epic struggle for the throne. In The Song of Rhiannon, the struggle
continues with Manawyddan and his son Pryderi, the rightful heir to the
throne, battling the force of an ancient curse. In The Island of the Mighty,
the throne of the kingdom of Gwynedd is in peril when Gwydion, the headstrong
heir, dares to provoke the legendary wrath of Lord Pryderi.
Evangeline Walton's Mabinogian Tetralogy is a powerful work of the imagination,
to rank with Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and T. H. White's The Once and
Future King. The gods and goddesses, wizards and sorceresses, the mortal
men
and women of ancient days come brilliantly to life. Evangeline Walton's
triumph is to have constructed a vital and living world on the foundations
of myth.
Hardcover: 980 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 2.19 x
9.20 x 6.50
Publisher: Overlook Press; ; (May 13, 2002)
ISBN: 1585672416
Medieval
Wales
by David Walker
Book Description: This book provides an introduction to the
history of medieval Wales, with particular emphasis on political developments.
It traces the growth of Welsh princely power, and the invasion and settlement
of Welsh territories by Norman adventurers which resulted in the erosion
of Welsh princely authority in the south. The subsequent development of
a powerful Welsh state under the leadership of the princes of Gwynedd was
checked by Edward I in 1277, and thereafter the principality was deliberately
overrun and destroyed. Despite valiant attempts, the English domination
of Wales persisted, even beyond the advent of the Tudor dynasty.
Paperback: 235 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.54 x
8.55 x 5.34
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr (Pap Txt); ; (August 1990)
ISBN: 0521311535
Historic
Interiors of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland : A Photographic Tour
by Margaret Willes, Andreas Von Einsiedel (Photographer), Nadia MacKenkenzie
(Photographer)
With its long and rich history, the United Kingdom boasts a remarkable
wealth of styles in its period interiors. Escorting us not only through
extraordinary spaces but through time as well, this volume leads us on
a photographic tour of dozens of stately homes, from the late medieval
splendor of Rufford Old Hall in Lancashire through the glittering rooms
of Polesden Lacey, home of early 20th-century socialite Mrs. Greville,
with stops at many splendid Elizabethan, 17th- and 18th-century, and Victorian
residences. Unfortunately, the quality of the photography is uneven; many
of the photos are good but a number of them do not sparkle as they should;
some are underlit and murky and some include distracting glare from the
windows. The serious student of architectural interior history may be somewhat
dismayed at the book's organization: the format tries to echo the movement
through a house, so that rather than a house-by-house survey we begin with
halls, staircases, and long galleries, then proceed to living rooms, eating
rooms, bedrooms, and finally rooms for contemplation (i.e., private chapels,
libraries, print rooms). However, a vague attempt at a chronological progression
of photographs within each chapter does hint at a progression of styles,
and casual readers wanting to peek inside some unique and often luxuriant
residences will find their curiosity rewarded. --Amy Handy - Amazon.com
National
Redeemer: Owain Glyndwr in Welsh Tradition
by Elissa R. Henken
Book Description: In this lively interdisciplinary study, Elissa
R. Henken combines the tools of the historian and the folklorist to explore
the development of a powerful, polysemous cultural symbol. Owain Glyndwr,
called Owen Glendower by Shakespeare, led the last major armed rebellion
of the Welsh against the English in the early fifteenth century. He has
become an important symbol of modern Welsh nationalism. Henken examines
the roles Glyndwr played both in his own lifetime and in subsequent centuries.
The
Great Revival in Wales
by S. B. Shaw
(Paperback)
A Year in the Garden : In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
by John Sales et al
Listed under Gardens of the World
The
Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales
by Giraldus Cambrensis, Lewis Thorpe (Translator)
Synopsis "The Journey" describes, in almost diary form, the mission
to Wales undertaken in 1188 by Baldwin, Archbishop of Canterbury, with
Gerald as his companion. His approach was encyclopaedic: as well as providing
us with an accurate and quite comprehensive history of events in 12-century
wales, the book is crammed with lively accounts of local miracles, natural
prodigies, folklore of all sorts and scenic descriptions of great beauty.
"The Description" offers us a detailed and fascinating picture of the day-to-day
existence of ordinary Welshmen - their methods of agriculture, what they
ate and wore and how best they could fight and resist the English.
Paperback: 333 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.69 x
7.77 x 5.08
Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper); ; Reprint edition (December
1978)
ISBN: 0140443398
The
Rough Guide to Wales
by Mike Parker, Paul Whitfield, J. M. Kelly (Editor)
The
Surnames of Wales : For Family Historians and Others
by John Rowlands, Sheila Rowlands
Paperback: 217 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.50 x 8.50 x 6.00
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company; (1999)
ISBN: 0806315164
Strongholds
and Sanctuaries: The Borderland of England and Wales
by Ellis Peters, Morgan Roy
(Hardcover - April 1993)
Welsh Castles: A Guide by Counties
by Adrian Pettifer
Listed under Castles
The
Welsh Kings: The Medieval Rulers of Wales
by Kari Maund.
The
Welsh King and His Court
by T. M. Charles Edwards and Morfydd M. Owen (Editors)
Hardcover: 603 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.25 x
9.25 x 6.25
Publisher: University of Wales Press; ; (July 2001)
ISBN: 0708316271
The
Welsh People: Chapters on Their Origin, History and Laws, Language, Literature
and Characteristics
by John Rhys, David Brynmor Jones
Library Binding from Haskell House Pub Ltd
Book Published: June, 1969
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Second
Stages In Researching Welsh Ancestry
by John Rowlands, Sheila Rowlands
Book Description: Anyone who has had any success in researching their
Welsh ancestry will know that a grasp of specialized Welsh genealogical
methods and sources is only one of several factors that contributed to
that success. They will know, for example, how important it is in Welsh
research to have some understanding of the social, cultural, religious,
and economic background of the communities in which those ancestors lived.
This book attempts to broaden that understanding, especially for the period
prior to 1800 when most researchers begin to experience difficulties. In
addition, it aims to make readers more aware of some little-known sources
and the special uses that may be applied to the information found in these
sources. The book follows the format of the Rowlands' highly successful
Welsh Family History and is a compendium of contributions by experts in
different fields. Both books have their origins in the residential courses
in family history offered at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, since
1986, and, although there is some overlap in the time periods considered
within the two books, there is virtually no duplication of content. Apart
from chapters dealing with aspects of community life, there are chapters
relating to different occupations, surnames, old documents, maps, estate
records, and family histories (the Vaughans of Trawsgoed, the Pugh family
of Llanfair and Llanbedr, the Lloyds of Ty Newydd, Moris Reignald, Titus
Jones, and "Baron" Lewis Owen). The book contains several case studies
and is rounded off with examples of work done as part of the accreditation
process on some more recent university courses. Other chapters cover Catholics
in Wales, Urban Growth and Development, People in Mining and Metals, Bartrum's
Welsh Genealogies, Homes of Surnames, English Settlement in Montgomeryshire,
and Religion and Society in 19th-century Wales.
Paperback from Genealogical Publishing Company
Book Published: 12 October, 1999
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A
University and Its Community
by Dai Smith, Meic Stephens
Paperback from University of Wales Press
Book Published: 01 May, 2003
Special Order
The
Scottish and Welsh Wars 1250-1400 (Men at Arms Series, 151)
by Christopher Rothero, Chris Roth
Paperback from Osprey Pub Co
Book Published: December, 1984
The
Wooden Shepherdess
by Richard Hughes, Richard Arthur Warren Hughes
Paperback from New York Review of Books
Book Published: March, 2000 |
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The
World Aflame: The Welsh Revival Lessons for Our Times
by Rick Joyner
Paperback from Morningstar Pubns
Book Published: November, 1993
Special Order
Aftermath: Remembering the Great War in Wales (Studies in Welsh History
Series)
by Angela Gaffney
(Hardcover - April 1999)
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The Chronicle of King Edward The First Surnamed Longshanks with The
Life of Lluellen Rebel in Wales, with insert David and Bethsabe (Samples)
by George Peele, George K. Dreher (Editor)
(Hardcover - September 1998)
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Celtic Christianity in Early Medieval: The Origins of the Welsh Spiritual
Tradition
by Oliver Davies
(Paperback - March 1996)
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Celtic Heritage : Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales
by Alwyn Rees, Brinley Rees (Contributor)
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A Child's Christmas in Wales
by Dylan Thomas, Fritz Eichenberg (Illustrator)
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Wales and the Wars of the Roses
by H. T. Evans, Ralph A. Griffiths (Introduction)
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