Product Description

From the Act of Union to Anne Robinson, Neighbours from Hell?
looks at the Enlgish attitudes to the Welsh. Drawing on the author's
experience of the comedy circit, cartoons; the popular press and postcards;
from Tours of the Picturesque to the novels of Niall Griffiths, the range
of reference is as broad as the writing style is witty. Stereotypes
explored include the Welsh character (shifty, oversexed or verbose); the
Welsh language (dead, ugly or secret code for extremists), and the
landscape.
Mike Parker examines treacherous policy decisions sacrificing communities
to reservoirs, forestry and military ranges. And he warns of future loss
through blinkered tourist and property marketing. This is fine and funny
polemic with a purpose, by the author of Rough Guide to Wales.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #147814 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Byron Rogers
Required reading for the English, and more importantly for the
Welsh.

London Welsh
A trenchant and extremely witty account.

Richard Madely, Richard and Judy
Fascinating... a great read.

Customer Reviews

A Great account of the relationship beteen Wales & England
This book really is an eye opener for all Welsh people out there and for English people too. It gives an accurate description of the many attitudes the English have had towards the Welsh for centuries. Attitudes towards our language, culture & moral habits. No true Welshman/woman can go without reading this book. A must read for everyone. If you are English and are visiting Wales you might want to read this too!

Neighbours fromHell
An objective appraisal of the residual English colonial attitudes. Sadly not confined to the so called upper classes when many British travel abroad.
Thus suggesting that Wales is foreign as per the meaning of Cymro.