Age of Conquest - Wales 1063-1415

Informationen zum Autor Currently Chairman of the Modern History Faculty, University of Oxford, and a former President of the Royal Historical Society, R. R. Davies is Chichele Professor of Medieval History at All Souls College, Oxford. Klappentext This classic study examines the period when Wales struggled to retain its independence and identity in the face of Anglo-Norman conquest and subsequent English rule. Professor Davies explores the nature of power and conflict within native Welsh society as well as the transformation of Wales under the English crown. An account of the last major revolt under Owain Glyn Dwr forms the culmination of this excellent work. Zusammenfassung This study examines the period when Wales struggled to retain its independence and identity in the face of conquest and subsequent English rule. It explores the nature of power and conflict within Welsh society as well as the transformation of Wales under an English crown.

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• Autori: R. R. Davies, R. R. (Chichele Professor of Medieval History Davies, R.r. Davies, Davies R. R.
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 07.09.2000
• EAN: 9780198208785
• ISBN: 978-0-19-820878-5
• Pagine: 544
• Dimensioni: 143 mm x 218 mm x 35 mm
• Serie: Print On Demand; Oxford History of Wales (Paper; History of Wales; Print on demand; History of Wales
• Categorie: Saggistica; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia; Wales, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Wales, CE period up to c 1500, British & Irish history, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Wales / Cymru