The Welsh Princes The Native Rulers of Wales 1063-1283 The Medieval World Series
The Welsh princes were one of the most important ruling elites in medieval western Europe. This volume examines their behaviour, influence and power in a period when the Welsh were struggling to maintain their independence and identity in the face of Anglo-Norman settlement. From the mid-eleventh century to the end of the thirteenth, Wales was profoundly transformed by conquest and foreign 'colonial' settlement. Massive changes took place in the political, economic, social and religious spheres and Welsh culture was significantly affected. Roger Turvey looks at this transformation, its impact on the Welsh princes and the part they themselves played in it. Turvey's survey of the various aspects of princely life, power and influence draws out the human qualities of these flesh and blood characters, and is written very much with the general reader in mind.
- Exciting exploration of a fascinating ruling elite.
- Insight into early Anglo-Welsh relations and the continuous power struggles.
- Examines the military prowess of the Welsh princes.
- Looks at the impact of the princes on medieval Welsh culture.
Date de parution : 12-2016
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 07-2002
Ouvrage de 248 p.
Thème de The Welsh Princes :
Mots-clés :
Gruffudd Ap Cynan; Henry III; gruffudd; Young Man; cynan; Ap Gruffudd; rhys; Llywelyn Ap Gruffudd; tewdwr; Maredudd Ap Rhys; owain; Llywelyn Ab Iorwerth; gwynedd; Honorius III; maredudd; Rhys Ap Tewdwr; llywelyn; King Henry III; great; Lord Rhys; ystrad; Owain Gwynedd; Anglo-Norman settlement; National Library; foreign colonial settlement; Ap Maredudd; Welsh culture; Strata Florida; princes patrimonies; Ystrad Tywi; Llanbadarn Fawr