Modern Wales
A Concise History
$123.40
- Paperback
396 pages
- Release Date
28 October 1994
Summary
This is a second edition of Gareth Elwyn Jones’s highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times, first published in 1984. It explores first a pre-industrial society, dominated by the landed gentry, and goes on to discuss the legacy of the Industrial Revolution. It was industrialisation which transformed the face and fortune of Wales as well as its place in British society. In both main sections of the book the author gives due attention to the economic and social structure bef…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780521469456 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0521469457 |
| Author: | Gareth Elwyn Jones |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 396 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 28 October 1994 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 22mm |
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”…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 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
About The Author
Gareth Elwyn Jones
Gareth Jones is Professor of Christian Theology and Head of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University College. He is the author of a number of books including “Christian Theology: A Brief Introduction” (1999).
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