Modern Wales: A Concise History / Edition 2

by Gareth Elwyn Jones

Overview

This is a second edition of Gareth Elwyn Jones' highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times, first published in 1984. It contains fully updated reference material and a new final chapter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521469456
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/28/1994
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	396
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.87(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Preface to the second edition; Map 1; Map 2; Part I. 1485–1780: 1. The economy; 2. Society; 3. Local government and the state; 4. Political power and central control; 5. Religion; 6. Education; Part II. 1780–1979: 7. The economy; 8. Society; 9. Government, politics and protest; 10. Religion and education; 11. Conclusion; Part III. Since 1979: 12. Another millennium?; Illustrative documents; A note on further study; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...a first-rate study which combines the virtues of clarity, judicious selectivity and overall objectivity with the social and economic perspectives of the 'new' history." History

"...a clear, crisp and thoroughly sensible narrative which will prove a real boon to students and general readers." The Times Literary Supplement

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