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Owain Glyn Dwr is arguably the most famous figure in the history of Wales. His revolt (1400-1409) was the last major Welsh rebellion against English rule. It established a measure of unity such as Wales had never previously experienced and generated a remarkable vision of Wales as anindependent country with its own native prince, its own church, and its own universities. In the event, Owain's rebellion was defeated or, perhaps more correctly, burnt itself out. But Owain himself was not captured; and soon after his death he became a legendary hero among the Welsh people. In morerecent times he has come to be regarded as the father of modern Welsh nationalism.Written by one of Britain's leading medieval historians, this book will appeal to those who are fascinated by national heroes in all periods. It is also of particular interest to those who are intrigued by this most famous movement in the history of Wales, and by the remarkable man who led therebellion.… (meer)
A bit speculative and overly loaded with minutiae, still a great comprehensive text for those that care enough about the subject matter to dive in. ( )
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On 27 October 1916 David Lloyd George, then Secretary of State for War but within a few weeks to be Prime Minister, unveiled eleven statues of distinguished figures from the Welsh past which had been commissioned to be placed in the City Hall at Cardiff, itself a building opened ten years earlier.
Preface.
On Thursday 16 September 1400 a motley group of Welshmen from north-east Wales assembled at Glyndyfrdwy, a small vill located in the valley of the River Dee between Corwen and Llangollen, just within the borders of the county of Merionethshire.
Introduction.
Wales in Owain Glyn Dŵr's day was, to most outsiders, a largely unknown, inaccessible, and uninviting country.
1 - The country : a tale of two travellers.
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At the level of political loyalties and aspiration the most abiding legacy of Owain's revolt was the question: whither, indeed whether, Wales?
Owain Glyn Dwr is arguably the most famous figure in the history of Wales. His revolt (1400-1409) was the last major Welsh rebellion against English rule. It established a measure of unity such as Wales had never previously experienced and generated a remarkable vision of Wales as anindependent country with its own native prince, its own church, and its own universities. In the event, Owain's rebellion was defeated or, perhaps more correctly, burnt itself out. But Owain himself was not captured; and soon after his death he became a legendary hero among the Welsh people. In morerecent times he has come to be regarded as the father of modern Welsh nationalism.Written by one of Britain's leading medieval historians, this book will appeal to those who are fascinated by national heroes in all periods. It is also of particular interest to those who are intrigued by this most famous movement in the history of Wales, and by the remarkable man who led therebellion.