Wales, a Very Peculiar History

by Rupert Matthews

From the Roman invasion, through tall tales of Merlin and King Arthur, and right up to and beyond the incredible power of the mining industry, 'Wales, A Very Peculiar History' takes a quirky, sideways look at some of the slightly bizarre aspects of the home of welsh rarebit, Maelgwn the Dragon, and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Featuring the full gamut of Welsh providence from the coal-mining years to its rebirth in the 1970s, this book tells a tale of ups and downs, of hills and valleys, and of hope and triumph against the odds, with a few leeks thrown in for good measure.

Genres: History

189 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Camilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a quick read, but it's crammed with fun facts and a loose chronological history of Wales. I enjoyed it very much and only wish there were a larger companion text to go along with it so I could read more details about the information I learned in rough form from this book.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a person who is not really into history, however the history into the book is represented with lots of fun facts. Quick and enjoyable read!