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Rebirth of a Nation: A History of Modern Wales 1880-1980 : Rebirth of a Nation - Wales, 1880-1980 Vol 6
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Product Description
In Rebirth of a Nation the acclaimed historian Kenneth O. Morgan provides a wide-ranging and comprehensive analysis of modern Welsh history. Taking as its starting-point 1880, the book covers all aspects of the nations history from political, social, economic and religious development to literary, intellectual, and sporting achievement. His absorbing account spans the years of Liberal ascendancy and of national renaissance from 1880 to 1914; the period of economic depression, the rise of the Labour Party, and tension between Welsh and Anglo-Welsh from 1914 to 1945; culminating in a new sense of national identity following the Second World War.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #375632 in Books
- Published on: 1982-05-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 480 pages
Editorial Reviews
TLS
"a crowning achievement"
Review
a crowning achievement (TLS )
This book will serve as a fulcrum of historical debate for a generation. (Gwyn A. Williams, Guardian )
the work of a fine historian and a good writer (The Economist )
The Economist
"the work of a fine historian and a good writer"
Customer Reviews
The best you'll find
As a newcomer to the world of Welsh history I had experienced trouble in finding accessable works on the topic. But this book is different to others due to its sheer readability. Morgan's account is diverse, interesting, and occasionally humourous. It is not nationalistic or overtly patriotic in its approach and maintains a cold historical viewpoint throughout. For students of Welsh history, it is invaluable and perhaps unsurpassed. However, it is not perfect. Its sheer lenght may be off putting, along with the excruciatingly minute print. Those not familiar with the Welsh language may have trouble unstanding some terms used in the book, but Morgan's work does not contain the same obscure cultural referrences seen in other books of this genre.
All in all, it's well worth the cost, and is the best account of modern Wales I've come accross. Whatever your level of knowledge of Welsh history, you'll find this a useful addition to your collection.
