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A historical novel based on the life of Owain Glyn Dwr, an iconic figure in Welsh history, who fought for Welsh independence and parliamentary democracy. Reprint; first published in 2011.

About the Author :
P G Williams was born in Merthyr Tudfil where he attended Cyfarthfa Castle Grammar School. He graduated in Mathematics from UCW Swansea. He then served for two years in the RAF before teaching in Further and Higher Education. This is his fourth novel.

Review :
This is the fourth novel by Peter Gordon Williams and in this, his third historical novel, he attempts to put flesh on the bones of the story of the great Welsh national hero, the last native Prince of Wales, Owain Glyn Dwr. Williams takes up the story of Glyn Dwr, warrior, magician, international statesman and political visionary, in 1399. Glyn Dwr is already middle aged but, after fighting alongside Richard II in the Scottish campaigns, finds Henry IV wanting and so begins the Welsh Revolt: the longest rebellion in medieval history. This is a colourful and action-packed period of history. The author quotes Shakespeare, in whose play Henry IV, Part 1 Glyn Dwr is portrayed as Owen Glendower. Williamss narrative is enriched by characters like mad King Charles (Charles VI of France), and tales from the Arthurian legend and the Mabinogion. Williams has done his best to bring to life the events of long ago, attributing dialogue, details of personal appearance and emotions to the characters. The reader is transported into the midst of battles, private deliberations and, finally, to the last days of Glyn Dwr. His date of death is unknown, and his place of rest is a mystery, but here the reader can find a possible resolution as the author places him in a peaceful place at the end of a hard life of great ambition, fighting and, ultimately, unrealised dreams. Scholars have recorded Glyn Dwr as the father of modern Welsh nationalism. His tragedy was that he did not live to see that story unfold. This book sets out Owain Glyn Dwrs vision: an independent Welsh state, Welsh church and two universities. We know that he summoned two parliaments; however it is questionable that the ideas of modern democracy were part of his vision. This is a novel for those who love to read about battles and treachery, besieged castles and ambushes, danger, escape, patriotic love, loss and, ultimately, despair. Catriona Jackson It is possible to use this review for promotional purposes, but the following acknowledgment should be included: A review from www.gwales.com, with the permission of the Welsh Books Council. Gellir defnyddio'r adolygiad hwn at bwrpas hybu, ond gofynnir i chi gynnwys y gydnabyddiaeth ganlynol: Adolygiad oddi ar www.gwales.com, trwy ganiatd Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru. -- Welsh Books Council


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781847713636
  • Publisher: Y Lolfa
  • Publisher Imprint: Y Lolfa
  • Height: 195 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • ISBN-10: 1847713637
  • Publisher Date: 14 Jul 2016
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Width: 130 mm


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