The Revolt of Owain Glyn Dwr

by R. R. Davies

Overview

Owain Glyn Dwr is the most commanding figure in the history of Wales, His revolt (1400-1409) gave the people of Wales a glimpse of their country as an independent state. Written by Britain's leading medieval historian, this is the first scholarly book for over fifty years to present Owain and his revolt to a general audience. It will appeal to those who are fascinated by national heroes in all periods and is of particular interest to those who are intrigued by this most famous movement in the history of Wales, and by the mystery surrounding its remarkable leader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198205081
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/11/1996
Pages:	414
Product dimensions:	6.44(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.25(d)
Lexile:	1440L (what's this?)

About the Author

All Souls, Oxford

Editorial Reviews

"R.R. Davies has made himself the leading historian of medieval Wales...has something to teach all those interested in the political, social, and military history of Europe in the later middle ages."—The Albion

"...A remarkable achievement."—HISTORY

"[Rees Davies's work] stands as the finest analysis of the Glyn Dwr Revolt to date"—Journal of Military History

"This highly readable book is the work of a mature scholar and is a fine exemplar of how one does history and how one should write about it. Davies thinks that history is fun and that it is really about the people behind the documents....the book is written to appeal to a wide readership and will be intellectually accessible to anyone who enjoys history."—Speculum - A Journal of Medieval Studies

"A splendid analysis....All levels."—Choice

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