Modern Wales A Concise History [Paperback]

An updated 1995 second edition of Gareth Elwyn Jones's highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times, first published in 1984.First published in 1984, this second edition of a highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times contains fully updated reference material and a new final chapter. A clear, crisp and thoroughly sensible narrative which will prove a real boon to students and general readers. --The Times Literary SupplementFirst published in 1984, this second edition of a highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times contains fully updated reference material and a new final chapter. A clear, crisp and thoroughly sensible narrative which will prove a real boon to students and general readers. --The Times Literary SupplementThis is a second edition of Gareth Elwyn Jones' highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times, first published in 1984. It contains fully updated reference material and a new final chapter.Preface; Preface to the second edition; Map 1; Map 2; Part I. 14851780: 1. The economy; 2. Society; 3. Local government and the state; 4. Political power and central control; 5. Religion; 6. Education; Part II. 17801979: 7. The economy; 8. Society; 9. Government, politics and protest; 10. Religion and education; 11. Conclusion; Part III. Since 1979: 12. Another millennium?; Illustrative documents; A note on further study; Index. ...a first-rate study which combines the virtues of clarity, judicious selectivity and overall objectivity with the social and economic perspectives of the 'new' history. History ...a clear, crisp and thoroughly sensible narrative which will prove a real boon to students and general readers. The Times Literary Supplement