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Book SynopsisPresents the events of the period 1485 - 1660 that were decisive in the development of modern Wales. This book covers from the crowning of Henry Tudor as King of England in 1485 to the profoundly transformed religious and economic conditions that the Wales and Welsh society would stride forward in a committed partnership within a greater Britain.
Trade Review'The strength of this volume lies in its perceptive and lucid study of the administrative, social, economic and cultural scene ... providing a sound exposition of the objectives, obligations and conditions of life of the various classes in the social hierarchy.' - Welsh History Review Few periods of Welsh history have attracted more attention in schools and colleges than that covered by Mr Hugh Thomas"s book. The events of that period have certainly had a decisive influence upon the development of modern Wales, but students and pupils wishing to acquaint themselves with the background have for long felt the need of a comprehensive basic text-book. Mr Thomas has now met this need, and this volume ...provides a sound survey not only of the political and religious history of the period, but also of its cultural, social and economic aspects... -Welsh History Review
