A Short History of Wales


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A Short History of Wales is a book published in 1906 by Owen Edwards. It aimed to provide an introduction to Welsh history, to those who may not have previously dealt with the subject. -Summary by Anonymous (2 hr 48 min)

Chapters

Wales: What it is made of, and What it is like 8:57 Read by Phil Kasper
The Wandering Nations. The Iberians and Celts 6:22 Read by Phil Kasper
Rome. Roman Conquest, Settlement, and Influence 6:40 Read by Phil Kasper
The Name of Christ. The Old Religion and the New 6:29 Read by Michael Fassio
The Welsh Kings. Wearers of the "Crown of Arthur" 7:02 Read by Michael Fassio
The Laws of Howel 6:48 Read by Michael Fassio
The Normans in Wales 6:39 Read by Michael Fassio
Griffith AP Conan and Griffith AP Rees 6:34 Read by Michael Fassio
Owen Gwynedd and the Lord Rees 6:25 Read by Michael Fassio
Llywelyn the Great 6:45 Read by Michael Fassio
The Last Llywelyn 6:24 Read by Michael Fassio
Conquered Wales. How it was Governed 6:06 Read by Michael Fassio
The Castle and the Long-Bow 6:32 Read by Michael Fassio
The Rise of the Peasant 6:06 Read by Michael Fassio
Owen Glendower and His Ideals 6:18 Read by Michael Fassio
The Wars of the Roses in Wales 6:40 Read by Michael Fassio
The Rule of the Tudors 7:09 Read by Michael Fassio
The Protestant Reformation 7:17 Read by Michael Fassio
The Civil War in Wales 7:08 Read by Michael Fassio
The Great Revolution 7:19 Read by Michael Fassio
Howel Harris and the Awakening 6:28 Read by Michael Fassio
The Reform Acts 4:42 Read by Michael Fassio
The Formation of the Education System 7:10 Read by Michael Fassio
The Growth of Self-Government 6:45 Read by Michael Fassio
The Wales of To-Day 7:15 Read by Michael Fassio