Owen Glyndwr and the Last Struggle for Welsh Independence by A. G. Bradley
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| Author | Bradley, A. G. (Arthur Granville), 1850-1943 |
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| LoC No. | 01022845 |
| Title |
Owen Glyndwr and the Last Struggle for Welsh Independence
With a Brief Sketch of Welsh History |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Owen Glyndwr and the Last Struggle for Welsh Independence" by A. G. Bradley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and legacy of Owen Glyndwr, the celebrated Welsh patriot and leader of the last significant uprising against English rule in the early 15th century, while providing a broader context of Welsh history leading up to this pivotal period. The opening of this work sets the stage for Glyndwr’s story by offering an overview of Welsh history, beginning with the Roman occupation and continuing through various invasions and struggles for autonomy against Anglo-Saxon and Norman forces. The author emphasizes Glyndwr's status as a national hero among the Welsh people and points out the scarcity of personal details about him, suggesting that his historical impact is more significant than the particulars of his life. He hints at the various historical influences that culminated in Glyndwr’s uprising, framing it as a concluding chapter in the saga of Welsh independence and identity. This rich narrative promises to engage both Welsh readers and those unfamiliar with Wales' historical struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Glendower, Owen, approximately 1354-1416 |
| Subject | Revolutionaries -- Wales -- Biography |
| Subject | Nationalism -- Wales -- History |
| Subject | Princes -- Wales -- Biography |
| Subject | Wales -- History -- 1284-1536 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42457 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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