Carmarthenshire: The Concise History : (Concise Histories): The Histories of Wales Volume 2 - Softcover

Dylan Rees

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0708319491 ISBN 13: 9780708319499

Publisher: University of Wales Press, 2005

Synopsis

This single volume history of 'Sir Gar' (Carmarthenshire), Wales' largest county spans the period of the earliest recorded occupation through the various phases of history from prehistoric times down to the present day.

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Review:

"An elegantly written and comprehensive survey of the history of Carmarthenshire from prehistoric times to the present day. The author, who is a native of the county, examines its formative changes and developments in all aspects of life and activity and places them within a broader historical context. It is an attractive volume which will appeal to historians and the general reader." -Professor J. Gwynfor Jones, Cardiff University
--J. Gwynfor Jones

"Dylan Rees has synthesized a vast range of new material into a dynamic, fresh narrative of Carmarthenshire's past . . . A most welcome new county history: modern, accessible, concise but wide-ranging." -Thomas Lloyd, author of "The Lost Houses of Wales" and co-author of "Pembrokeshire" in The Buildings of Wales series
--Thomas Lloyd

Dylan Rees has synthesized a vast range of new material into a dynamic, fresh narrative of Carmarthenshire s past . . . A most welcome new county history: modern, accessible, concise but wide-ranging. Thomas Lloyd, author of "The Lost Houses of Wales" and co-author of "Pembrokeshire" in The Buildings of Wales series
--Thomas Lloyd"

An elegantly written and comprehensive survey of the history of Carmarthenshire from prehistoric times to the present day. The author, who is a native of the county, examines its formative changes and developments in all aspects of life and activity and places them within a broader historical context. It is an attractive volume which will appeal to historians and the general reader. Professor J. Gwynfor Jones, Cardiff University
--J. Gwynfor Jones"

Synopsis:

This single volume history of 'Sir Gar' (Carmarthenshire), Wales' largest county spans the period of the earliest recorded occupation through the various phases of history from prehistoric times down to the present day. The emergence, disappearance and re-emergence of the county is traced and developed from the age of the princes to the creation of the present boundaries, which were laid down during the Act of Union of the reign of Henry VIII. Key themes traced relate to politics, the economy, society, culture and religion. Where possible extracts from contemporary sources are used and the most up to date research of modern historians and archaeologists is incorporated into the text. The impact of national events upon the country is also considered from the Roman Invasion, Glyndwr's rebellion, Tudor policy to the various wars of the last two centuries. Significant events and movements which started within the county such as the Circulating Schools and the Rebecca Riots are also examined. Where possible the contribution of leading Carmarthenshire figures in a national context is explored.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0708319491
• ISBN 13: 9780708319499
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192