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Zusatztext Rees Davies has a rare knack of producing books with the stamp of lifetime achievement ... His study of the Owain Glyn Dwr revolt is bound to reach a wide audience ... he has a mastery of his material which gives his writing exceptional clarity and purpose. ... well-crafted book ... At the end of his book readers will find their understanding of the middle ages enhanced and possibly altered. Informationen zum Autor Rees Davies is Chichele Professor of Medieval History at All Soul's College, Oxford, and is currently President of the Royal Historical Society. He is the author of The Age of Conquest: Wales 1063-1415, joint winner of the Wolfson Literary Award for History, 1987. Klappentext Owain Glyn Dwr is arguably the most famous figure in the history of Wales. His revolt (1400-1409) was the last major Welsh rebellion against English rule. It established a measure of unity such as Wales had never previously experienced and generated a remarkable vision of Wales as an independent country with its own native prince, its own church, and its own universities. In the event, Owain's rebellion was defeated or, perhaps more correctly, burnt itself out. But Owain himself was not captured; and soon after his death he became a legendary hero among the Welsh people. In more recent times he has come to be regarded as the father of modern Welsh nationalism. Written by one of Britain's leading medieval historians, this book will appeal to those who are fascinated by national heroes in all periods. It is also of particular interest to those who are intrigued by this most famous movement in the history of Wales, and by the remarkable man who led the rebellion. Zusammenfassung Owain Glyn Dwr is arguably the most famous figure in the history of Wales. His revolt (1400-1409) was the last major Welsh rebellion against English rule. It established a measure of unity such as Wales had never previously experienced and generated a remarkable vision of Wales as an independent country with its own native prince, its own church, and its own universities. In the event, Owain's rebellion was defeated or, perhaps more correctly, burnt itself out. But Owain himself was not captured; and soon after his death he became a legendary hero among the Welsh people. In more recent times he has come to be regarded as the father of modern Welsh nationalism. Written by one of Britain's leading medieval historians, this book will appeal to those who are fascinated by national heroes in all periods. It is also of particular interest to those who are intrigued by this most famous movement in the history of Wales, and by the remarkable man who led the rebellion. Inhaltsverzeichnis Portrait of a Society: Wales in the 1390s 2: Peoples and Power 3: Tensions and Aspirations Revolt The Anatomy of Revolt 6: The Programme: National Salvation 7: Allies 8: Friends and Foes 9: Guerrillas and Garrisons 10: Survival and Recrimination 11: Submission and Aftermath Epilogue ...
