pp xii250 plus 12 pages of illustrations 1993 hardback
ISBN 0-7083-1239-X
This volume, one in a series of historical studies to celebrate the centenary of the University of Wales, traces the development of the university movement in Wales from the first aspirations to the granting of the Charter in November 1893. Based upon a wealth of sources in Wales and beyond, this book places the movement within its social setting in Wales and in Britain as a whole. It is a heroic tale which deserves to be freshly remembered from generation to generation.
`This meticulously researched work makes an important contribution to the history of education in Wales and will be of great use to nineteenth century historians. (Bulletin of the Welsh Academy)
`Showing a depth of scholarship and fluency of style that are a tribute to his academic and literary achievements, he examines with great sensitivity and discernment the contentious issues that form such an integral part of ther account. (New Welsh Reveiw)
`This is a fine book: its scholarship is impeccable, the range of sources consulted, in Welsh and English, is remarkable...This is a first-rate beginning to the writing of the history of a great national institution.' (Book News Wales)
`[The author] has once more placed the University deeply in his debt with this incisive account of its early history.' (Journal of Educational Administration and History)
` . . . excellent . . . ' (Albion)
Also in the series:
Vol. 2 The University of Wales 1893-1939 J. Gwynn Williams
Vol. 3 The University of Wales 1939-1993 Prys Morgan
Also by the same author: The University College of North Wales: Foundations 1884 - 1927 J. Gwynn Williams