The First Prince of Wales?

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Bleddyn ap Cynfyn, 1063-75

By Sean Davies

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The First Prince of Wales? by Sean Davies explores the life of the 13th-century Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. It delves into his political struggles and military campaigns as he attempted to unify Wales and resist English encroachment. The book combines biography with historical analysis, examining whether Llywelyn truly holds the title of the first Prince of Wales.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by medieval history and the intricate dynamics of Welsh and English relations. It offers an in-depth look at the life of Owain Glyndŵr and his role as potentially the first Prince of Wales, providing rich historical insights and captivating biographical details.

This is the first book to explain how Wales was transformed from a kingdom to a principality as the Norman Conquest forged modern Britain.

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This is the first book on one of Wales's greatest leaders, arguably the first Prince of Wales, Bleddyn ap Cynfyn. Bleddyn was at the heart of the tumultuous events that forged Britain in the cauldron of Norman aggression, and his reign offers an important new perspective on the events of 1066 and beyond.

He was a leader who used alliances on the wider British scale as he strove to recreate the fledgling kingdom of Wales that had been built and ruled by his brother. However, outside pressures and internal intrigues meant his successors would ultimately compete for a principality.

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The First Prince of Wales? by Sean Davies offers a new and compelling exploration of Bleddyn ap Cynfyn's historical role. With clear and concise chapters, the author effectively uses challenging sources to provide an insightful reassessment of the king's influence during the political upheavals of the mid-eleventh century.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783169368

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: University of Wales Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Sean Davies has studied medieval Wales for over two decades, and has published extensively on the subject. He is a former BBC journalist who works as a writer and editor.