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Castles of Wales
Castles of Wales
Castles of Wales
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In 1277, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd, met with Edward I of England in Aberconwy to finalise a treaty that would change the fate of both nations. His hand forced by Edward’s invasion earlier that year, Llywelyn’s acceptance of the terms confirmed not only short-term peace but also that the rule of Wales would pass to Edward on his death. To augment his rising dominance, the English king embarked on a building project that saw the rise of some of the most recognisable fortresses in Europe. Quite literally, an ‘Iron Ring’ of castles. Even before the construction of Edward’s infamous ‘Iron Ring’, castles were by no means rare in Wales. Both before and simultaneous to William the Conqueror’s establishment of timber and stone fortresses in the south and borderlands, a process continued by many of his descendants, native structures also existed. Though often more palatial than protective, such constructions proved decisive to the ongoing wars and were often chosen as sites for future castles. Just as had been the case in England, the story of the castle crosses many centuries. Many began as Roman forts, whereas others date from more modern times. While many are now romantic ruins, others remain cherished family homes, if not hotels or museums. By adopting an identical approach to that seen in Castles of England, the purpose of this book is to throw light on the stories behind them. For as long as there have been castles in Wales, there have been mysteries within their walls. Murders that remain unsolved, treasures unfound, prisoners left to rot in the darkest pits and valiant warriors whose heroic deeds have become a cherished part of the Welsh identity. From blood-soaked heroes to long-lost legends, despotic pirates to wailing hags, Castles of Wales offers a fresh investigation into many of its fascinating fortresses. No country has more castles per square mile than Wales. Even today, there are more than 200 to be enjoyed. Inspired by such a rich tapestry of tales, this book provides an essential introduction to the nation many regard as ‘The Land of Castles’.
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Release dateApr 6, 2022
ISBN9781526749963
Castles of Wales
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John Paul Davis

JOHN PAUL DAVIS is the international best-selling author of six thriller novels and three historical biographies. His first novel, The Templar Agenda, an historical thriller, has been ranked in the UK Top 20, including Top 3 in thrillers and number 1 in Historical Thrillers and Religious Fiction. It has also appeared in the top 10 in Historical Thrillers on Amazon US. His second thriller, The Larmenius Inheritance, was released in January 2013 and has also appeared at the top of the Historical Thriller and Religious Fiction charts, as well as Top 50 in thrillers and Top 350 overall.

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    Castles of Wales by John Paul Davis is a fascinating book on a subject that intrigues so many people: castles. This volume gives the reader so much good information yet avoids the long dry patches many such books contain.While each section is about a specific castle or grouping, this is more than simply a book about the structures. This is part history and part folklore, with the legends that inhabit these sites sitting alongside the verifiable (mostly) historical figures.If, like me, you have a couple of coffee table books about castles, whether of a particular region or in general, this book will complement those books by including the history in more detail than many popular books do. While the photographs here are nice, this book fleshes out the fascination castles still hold over us, adding some weight to the skeleton that many beautiful coffee table books offer.The bibliography in the back is extensive and includes a list of websites. I would also suggest doing some searches of your own on any castles and/or legends that pique your curiosity. I did and found some great pictures and information (and even made a new friend on one of the sites). This book is ideal for turning into a multimedia experience based on which locations or stories grab you.I would highly recommend this to readers who would like a little more history to go along with their love of castles. The entries discuss the current state of the castles as well as their importance throughout history so is appealing to both the historian and the person who might want to visit some of these places.Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.

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