The Gwent County History, Volume 2
Age of the Marcher Lords
Editor(s) Ralph A. Griffiths
Language: English
Genre(s): Welsh Interest, History
Series: Gwent County History
- February 2008 · 320 pages ·246x189mm
- · Hardback - 9780708320723
About The Book
Part of the Gwent County History series, this work covers the history of Gwent from pre-historic times to the twentieth century. It deals with the Age of the Marcher Lordships, 1070-1536, from the coming of the Norman conquerors to the acts of Union between Wales and England, dealing with many aspects of the region's history.
Endorsements
'This is an excellent volume, and a worthy successor to its predecessor. It is well-balanced, scholarly and finely written, with ample illustrations, copious references directing readers to further studies and a select glossary of technical terms. The University of Wales Press deserves praise for the quality of a handsomely-produced volume.' J. Gwynfor Jones, Morgannwg Volume LII, 2008