Showing Wales: An Illustrated History (Hippocrene Illustrated Histories) by Henry Weisser

Thousands of Americans visit Wales each year and countless people in America and all over the world are descendants, at least in part, from this small, beautiful part of the British Isles. Yet how many know the history that has made Wales and the Welsh people what they are?Here is a clear, objective treatment by an American professor of history who has been keenly interested in Wales for many years. This book traces the key forces and developments through all the centuries of this country's history. Although Welsh history is complex and the strong nationalism it has generated among some Welsh people causes controversy, this book presents a balanced, unbiased account. It also includes a realistic assessment of the impact of Welsh history on the diverse nature of contemporary Wales.