Modern Wales: A Concise History

ISBN-13: 9780521469456 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 396 str.

Gareth Jones

Opis

This is a second edition of Gareth Elwyn Jones' highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times, first published in 1984. It contains fully updated reference material and a new final chapter.

Recenzje

"...a clear, crisp and thoroughly sensible narrative which will prove a real boon to students and general readers." The Times Literary Supplement

Spis treści

Preface; Preface to the second edition; Map 1; Map 2; Part I. 1485–1780: 1. The economy; 2. Society; 3. Local government and the state; 4. Political power and central control; 5. Religion; 6. Education; Part II. 1780–1979: 7. The economy; 8. Society; 9. Government, politics and protest; 10. Religion and education; 11. Conclusion; Part III. Since 1979: 12. Another millennium?; Illustrative documents; A note on further study; Index.