The March of Wales: A Borderland of Medieval Britain 1067-1300 [Paperback]

Max Lieberman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0708321151 | ISBN-13: 978-0708321157 | Publication Date: September 15, 2008

By 1300, a Marcher region had been created between England and Wales, consisting of about forty castle-centered lordships that extended along the Anglo-Welsh border and much of southern Wales. Expressions like “the Welsh marches” are still part of today’s vernacular, though they refer only vaguely to Anglo-Welsh borders—but the question remains: what was this medieval March of Wales, and how and why was it created? This book provides a readerly, scholarly, yet concise answer, aided by maps, illustrations, a list of key dates, and primary source material—placing the March in the context of current debates on frontiers and the medieval British Isles.

 

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A"This is a well-written study which is full of interesting information about the people who were involved in the history of the March, in various capacities. In his introduction, the author hopes that his study will stimulate further research and discussion on the history of the Welsh March. This fascinating book should make that wish a distinct possibility.A"Rachel Bellerby, Suite101.com

About the Author

Max Lieberman is junior research fellow at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: University of Wales Press (September 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0708321151
• ISBN-13: 978-0708321157
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,246,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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