The Little History Of Swansea

Author : David Gwynn
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750995866
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little History of Swansea written by David Gwynn and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has changed in Swansea over the years and this short but comprehensive history chronicles the development of the city from the earliest times to today. The Little History of Swansea traces the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of Swansea, the industrial heritage of the area and the fate that befell the town during the Second World War. Here you can read about the odd and unusual happenings, as well as the more traditional history that has made the city what it is today.

Author : Mark Rees
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750969229
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Welsh Culture written by Mark Rees and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know? Richard Burton claimed that he would rather have played rugby for Wales at Cardiff Arms Park than Hamlet at the Old Vic. Local rivalries between choirs in the 'land of song' used to be so fierce that fights would break out following singing competitions. Roald Dahl was an RAF fighter pilot during the Second World War, and a near-death crash landing inspired his first published work. The Little Book of Welsh Culture is a fast-paced, fact-filled journey through the cultural heritage of Wales, crammed full of myths, traditions and personalities. Experience the country's immense artistic legacy as never before, from the medieval legends surrounding King Arthur and The Mabinogion to its modern-day transformation into a thriving filming location for big-screen blockbusters. Discover the truth behind the ancient druidic rituals of the National Eisteddfod, separate the facts from the fiction that surround Dylan Thomas' infamous lifestyle, and learn how Wales successfully regenerated the Doctor Who franchise – and unearth some fascinating secrets and hidden gems along the way.

Author : Louis Marc Solon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of Old English Porcelain and Its Manufactories written by Louis Marc Solon and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Gibson
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 1849018154
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of Britain 1660 - 1851 written by William Gibson and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2011-06-23 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the author: 'Gibson's well written and well-documented account of James and the bishops will surely become the new standard authority on these "implausible revolutionaries" for many decades.' Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg, Anglican and Episcopal History In 1660, England emerged from the devastation of the Civil Wars and restored the king, Charles II, to the throne. Over the next 190 years Britain would establish itself as the leading nation in the world - the centre of a burgeoning empire, at the forefront of the Enlightenment and the driving force behind the Industrial Revolution. However, radical change also brought with it anxiety and violence. America was lost in the War of Independence and calls for revolution at home were never far from the surface of everyday life. In this vivid and convincing overview of the era in which Britain transformed the world and was itself remade, leading historian of the period William Gibson also looks at the impact of this revolutionary change on the ordinary citizens of Britain. This is the third book in this wonderfully concise four-volume Brief History of Britain which brings together leading historians to tell the story of Britain from the Norman Conquest of 1066 right up to the present day. Combining the latest research with accessible and entertaining story-telling, it is the ideal introduction to British history for students and general readers.

Author : S. Kaufman
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 023059168X
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Balance of Power in World History written by S. Kaufman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-08-22 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The balance of power is one of the most influential ideas in international relations, yet it has never been comprehensively examined in pre-modern or non-European contexts. This book redresses this imbalance. The authors present eight new case studies of balancing and balancing failure in pre-modern and non-European international systems.

Author : Swansea Historical Society
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780969459347
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Memories of Swansea written by Swansea Historical Society and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gerald Morgan
Publisher : Y Lolfa
ISBN 13 : 1847717713
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brief History of Wales written by Gerald Morgan and published by Y Lolfa. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short history pocketbook of Wales by a renowned historian. From the Romans onward, via Vikings, Saxons, Normans and Flemings, the Welsh have both resisted and absorbed invasion after invasion. Princes, papists, protestants, politicians, patriots, prophets and proletarians pass swiftly before us in this gripping narrative of conquest, resistance and survival.

Author : Geoff Brookes
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752493744
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swansea Murders written by Geoff Brookes and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swansea has a dangerous past. As a seaport, the town confronted the unknown on a daily basis. In this book, we explore the dark underbelly of South Wales; from the dirty, lawless docks to the narrow, festering slums of the alleyways. Little Martha Nash, Claire Phillips, Peter Moitch... all met their sad end within these streets. Even where the town meets the countryside is no safer. It is this idyllic landscape that was home to Muriel Drinkwater and Eleanor Williams, both of whom were tragically killed. Swansea is alive with the memories of its crimes; from unfortunate sailors to jealous husbands and vengeful employees, Geoff Brookes' well researched and compelling book presents a selection of some of the most famous crimes. Each case is analysed and the key facts outlined; some were closed. Many remain unresolved, and their stories linger still. You will never look at Swansea the same way again.

Author : James EWAN (Fellow of the Educational Institute of Scotland.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geography of the Australian Colonies. With a brief history of the Islands of Australasia ... Second edition, with large Additions written by James EWAN (Fellow of the Educational Institute of Scotland.) and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A brief history of the united states written by and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: