The Age of Conquest: Wales 1063-1415 (History of Wales) (Vol 2) [Paperback]

R. R. Davies (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 1991 | ISBN-10: 0198201982 | ISBN-13: 978-0198201984

This volume traces Wales's struggle to retain independence and identity in the face of the Anglo-Norman conquest and subsequent English rule. A thorough examination of this lengthy period of turmoil, the book not only covers the landmark campaign of Edward I in 1282-3 but also recounts the last major revolt by Owain Glen Dwr in 1400-1415, providing a full account of how the society, economy, and church of Wales were transformed during these centuries of conquest.

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"Fulfills every expectation. It is deeply researched and lucidly written....Not the least of the strengths of Davies's book is that he also places medieval Wales firmly within the context of British and Irish history and of European history in general. For that reason alone, Davies's book deserves the attention of all specialists in medieval history. For those who are interested specifically in medieval Wales, this book is a work of the first rank."--American Historical Review

"A clear, systematic, and authoritative analysis....[A] work...of impeccable scholarship and synthesis."--Albion

"Davies has complete control over his material, and with bardlike skill narrates the story of the Welsh as they faced and survived the Anglo-Norman invaders in the 11th and 12th centuries ....A vitally important acquisition for British history collections."--Choice

"Narrative history writing at its best--majestic in style, immensely detailed yet never constipated. I cannot see it ever being superseded."--The Sunday Telegraph

About the Author

Currently Chairman of the Modern History Faculty, University of Oxford, and a former President of the Royal Historical Society, R. R. Davies is Chichele Professor of Medieval History at All Souls College, Oxford.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 546 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (February 28, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198201982
• ISBN-13: 978-0198201984
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,182,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Academic, but in a good way!, August 13, 2001

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This review is from: The Age of Conquest: Wales 1063-1415 (Oxford History of Wales) (Vol 2) (Paperback)

This is an academic history of wales, published as a series from Oxford. But it covers most of the history and reveals a lot of new facts. It is highly indebted to John Edward Lloyd, but in this field who isn't? Davies advances the scholarship since Lloyd greatly.

This is a great book (and series) for anyone who wants to a good introduction to Welsh history. Although there have been a few better, there have not been many.