Castles of the Welsh Princes

by Paul R. Davis

The Medieval castles built and occupied by the native princes of Wales hold a special place in the imagination of the Welsh and have an unique historical appeal. The 500 and more castles of Wales testify to the remorseless military ambitions of the Normans and the English but also to the tenacious resistance of the Welsh and their unswerving belief in Welsh independence. In this fully illustrated book, Paul Davis guides the reader to some of the most awe-inspiring and romantic castles in Wales and describes their construction and history.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

108 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2007

Reviews

[Idris Owen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fact filled book with a short part for every castle. Wish it was in Welsh, but a much needed book to get people interested in Welsh history.

[Tsvetomir Mitov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and engaging. Even though the subject can be quite dry for some (the author is a chartered surveyor and delights in the technical details) for readers interested in the history of Welsh castles this is a nice read. The history of the period is well summarised to provide the background. Where the book really works is linking the technical features of each castle with the life and struggles of the historical figure that built it.

[MR NICHOLAS · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed learning more about Welsh history and the images make a massive difference as you can see what the castles would have looked like. Also with maps showcasing what the text is saying helps having a better understanding of why things happened.