The Revolt of Owain Glyn Dwr

ISBN-13: 9780198205081 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 526 str.

Andrew Davies; R. R. Davies

Opis

Owain Glyn Dwr is the most commanding figure in the history of Wales, His revolt (1400-1409) gave the people of Wales a glimpse of their country as an independent state. Written by Britain's leading medieval historian, this is the first scholarly book for over fifty years to present Owain and his revolt to a general audience. It will appeal to those who are fascinated by national heroes in all periods and is of particular interest to those who are intrigued by this most famous movement in the history of Wales, and by the mystery surrounding its remarkable leader.

Recenzje

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.

O autorze

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.