Anglesey: The Concise History (University of Wales Press - Histories of Wales)

This volume traces the island's rich history as the last stronghold of the druids, through its strategic significance during the Edwardian conquest in medieval times, Telford's major achievement in building the Menai Suspension Bridge, to the cultural and linguistic challenges of the late twentieth century. The concept of ‘love of one’s region’ has always had a special resonance for the people of Wales. It has inspired poets, writers and historians through the centuries and it has enriched our appreciation and understanding of the colourful diversity of our local and regional culture and heritage. The author has an intimate knowledge of the region and has the ability to interpret and communicate that knowledge in a lively and concise style to students, scholars and tourists alike. "Geography has accorded Anglesey a greater sense of identity than other counties of Wales. Despite its relative isolation, Anglesey gained early recognition. As the last stronghold of the Druids it became a target for the Roman legions. Viking connections gave the island its English name. During the Age of the Princes the supremacy of Aberffraw overshadowed all other Welsh seats of government. Beaumaris castle stands as a symbol of the English conquest, built to quash the spirit of independence." "Other forces would exert a decisive influence: the strong maritime links, industrialization associated with copper mining at Parys Mountain, improved communications following the spanning of the Menai Straits, and the impact of two World Wars. All are given their vital place alongside developments in social and economic life, religion, education, politics and Welsh culture. This is the first book to present an integrated outline survey of Anglesey's history from prehistoric times to the changes and challenges of the modern age."--BOOK JACKET 0708319432......Page 1 CONTENTS......Page 8 Plate Section......Page 186 Series Editor’s Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgements......Page 12 I Prehistoric Times to Middle Ages......Page 14 II The Tudor Period......Page 45 III The Stuart Age......Page 57 IV The Eighteenth Century......Page 69 V The Nineteenth Century......Page 90 VI The Twentieth Century and Beyond......Page 129 Select Bibliography......Page 170 A......Page 172 B......Page 173 C......Page 174 E......Page 175 H......Page 176 I......Page 177 L......Page 178 M......Page 179 O......Page 180 P......Page 181 R......Page 182 S......Page 183 V......Page 184 Y......Page 185 University of Wales Press 0708319432 1 CONTENTS 8 Plate Section 186 Series Editor’s Preface 10 Acknowledgements 12 I Prehistoric Times to Middle Ages 14 II The Tudor Period 45 III The Stuart Age 57 IV The Eighteenth Century 69 V The Nineteenth Century 90 VI The Twentieth Century and Beyond 129 Select Bibliography 170 Index 172 A 172 B 173 C 174 D 175 E 175 F 176 G 176 H 176 I 177 J 178 K 178 L 178 M 179 N 180 O 180 P 181 R 182 S 183 T 184 U 184 V 184 W 185 Y 185 ISBN-13:,9780708319437 David A. Pretty. Bibliography: P. [157]-158. - Includes Index.