The Tempus History of Wales: 9000 B.C. - A.D. 2000

by Prys Morgan (Editor)

Some of the most prestigious names in Welsh history and archaeology contribute to Morgan's (history, U. of Swansea) overview of the country's past from the earliest hunters and gatherers to the early endeavors of its first representative government. From among the various approaches historians are now experimenting with, he has chosen to discuss only events that happened in or impacted on the territory that comprises modern Wales. Published in association with the National Library of Wales. Distributed in the US by Arcadia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Nonfiction, History

272 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2001

Reviews

[Amanda Langdon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Strangely, for a book written by Welsh scholars and published “in association with the University of Wales”, I felt that the chapter on later medieval Wales contained a lot of pro-English (colonial) propaganda. Rebellions against English invasions are described as being “destructive,” and as having “delayed peace.” I’m by no means an expert on Medieval Wales, but these accounts differ subtly but profoundly from others I’ve read, where Welsh are fighting for their basic human rights against conquering invaders. (I will additionally add that as a medievalist, I’m only interested in the first half of the book, and have little intention of reading the more modern portions.)

[Sam]

gonna have to come back to this one
not a casual read

[Dianna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have been kind of disappointed with this book. Most of it was pretty boring. I wouldn't recommend it.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's not for readin'; it's just for lookin' through.