I’ve just published a great piece by a Cambridge university academic: “How the people of Wales became Welsh”.
What books/articles about Wales’s history and Welsh cultural identity have people enjoyed reading?
I’ve just published a great piece by a Cambridge university academic: “How the people of Wales became Welsh”.
What books/articles about Wales’s history and Welsh cultural identity have people enjoyed reading?
Well, the classic is “Hanes Cymru” by John Davies. The nice thing is that there is an English version as well. I’m not sure if it’s a literal translation, but I think it is pretty close.
I have to admit that I’ve only read parts of it so far.
“Hanes Cymru” by John Davies
I’ve read and enjoyed the English version (and some other authors’) and would endorse this.
Diolch yn fawr. However, I admit…
Firstly, I was far too impatient to persevere in Cymraeg, so read it in English.
Secondly, I adored it so much because every single point made fits with my own theories, reading etc..
History is my hobby and has been since I found an old school history book of my Dad’s when I was about 6 and read it! I know one should keep an open mind and I feel very guilty at devouring opinions with which I agree with quite so much delight and satisfaction!
Yeh, I read John Davies’ History of Wales when I was younger, and have bought Hanes Cymru, but not been brave enough quite yet to start it!
I know my limitations! I have had the English version for years and have never been tempted to buy it in Welsh!