The Welsh Princes: The Native Rulers of Wales 1063-1283

ISBN-13: 9780582308114 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 248 str.

Roger Turvey

Opis

The Welsh princes were one of the most important ruling elites in medieval western Europe. This volume examines their behaviour, influence and power in a period when the Welsh were struggling to maintain their independence and identity in the face of Anglo-Norman settlement.

Spis treści

Editor's Preface.Preface.Abbreviations.Genealogical Tables and Maps.Introduction: Outlines and Sources.1. Family, Descent and Inheritance: The Princes and their Principalities.2. Conflict or Coexistence: Marchia Wallie and Pura Wallia.3. Challenge and Response: English Kings and Welsh Princes.4. The Governance of Native Wales: The Princes as Rulers.5. Conquest and Consolidation: The Princes as Warriors.6. Culture and Religion: The Princes as Patrons.7.Conclusion: The Princes after Conquest.General Bibliography.Index

O autorze

Roger K. Turvey