{"title":"Series: Studies in Welsh History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudies in Welsh History\u003c\/em\u003e offers a rich exploration of Wales' past, illuminating the events, people, and ideas that have shaped its unique identity. Readers can expect thoughtfully researched narratives that connect local history to broader social and political movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus grounded in historical context, this series is ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Wales through engaging and accessible scholarship, perfect for both enthusiasts and students of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gentility-in-early-modern-wales-by-sadie-jarrett-9781837720965","title":"Gentility in Early Modern Wales","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn overview of Welsh and British history from 1450–1720 providing a new assessment of Welsh gentility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first full-length published study of the Salesburys of Rhug and Bachymbyd, \u003cem\u003eGentility in Early Modern Wales\u003c\/em\u003e significantly extends the existing knowledge and understanding of this well-known early modern Welsh gentry family while correcting several errors and misinformation established by nineteenth-century antiquarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly modern Wales was a place of opportunity and transition for the gentry as they navigated a complex relationship with their English neighbours and found themselves cultivating a new identity as Cambro-Britons. From this in-depth analysis, the book finds that the Welsh gentry were status-conscious and opportunistic, but Welshness remained fundamental to their sense of self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is further enhanced by considering the early modern Welsh gentry within a wider global context for the first time, through their participation in colonial activity in the Americas, as well as trade and war with continental Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596471124204,"sku":"9781837720965","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9bdbbe4618125a8c8477d7dc06c8f238.jpg?v=1777928835"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-studies-in-welsh-history.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}