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December 10, 2024

Writing a Small Nation’s Past Wales in Comparative Perspective, 1850-1950

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Free Download Neil Evans, "Writing a Small Nation’s Past: Wales in Comparative Perspective, 1850-1950"
English | ISBN: 1138707252 | 2017 | 406 pages | EPUB | 902 KB
This is the first volume to examine how the history of Wales was written in a period that saw the emergence of professional historiography, largely focused on the nation, across Europe and in the United States. It thus sets Wales in the context of recent work on national history writing in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and, more particularly, offers a Welsh perspective on the ways in which history was written in small, mainly stateless, nations. The comparative dimension is fundamental to the volume’s aim, highlighting what was distinctive about Welsh historical writing and showing how the Welsh experience mirrors and illuminates broader historiographical developments. The book begins with an introduction that uses the concept of historical culture as a way of exploring the different strands of historiography covered in the collection, providing orientation to the chapters that follow. These are divided into four sections: ‘Contexts and Backgrounds’, ‘Amateurs and Popularizers’, ‘Creating Academic Disciplines’, and ‘Comparative Perspectives’. All these themes are then drawn together in the conclusion to examine how far Welsh historians exemplify widespread trends in the writing of national history, and thereby point-up common themes that emerge from the volume and clarify its broader significance for students of historiography.

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September 30, 2024

The Rough Guide to Wales (Rough Guides), 11th Edition

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Free Download The Rough Guide to Wales (Rough Guides), 11th Edition by Rough Guides
English | July 16th, 2024 | ISBN: 1839059974 | 472 pages | True EPUB | 89.38 MB
This Wales guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Wales travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.

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September 29, 2024

Haunted Castles in Wales True Paranormal Stories

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Free Download Haunted Castles in Wales: True Paranormal Stories by Chronicle Press
English | July 3, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0D8SF1M17 | 50 pages | EPUB | 1.35 Mb
Step into the misty valleys and rugged mountains of Wales, a land where history and mystery intertwine, with "Haunted Castles in Wales." This enthralling exploration delves deep into the haunted history of Wales’ most iconic castles, unraveling tales of spectral inhabitants and chilling encounters. Within these pages, the ghostly legends of Wales’ ancient fortresses come to life, revealing a world where the past refuses to be forgotten and the supernatural is ever-present. From the brooding battlements of Conwy to the shadowy corridors of Caerphilly, each story is a haunting testament to the enduring legacy of Welsh history.

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September 17, 2024

Catherine, the Princess of Wales A Biography of the Future Queen [Audiobook]

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Free Download Catherine, the Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queen (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0D2JKXMSG | 2024 | 8 hours and 53 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 256 MB
Author: Robert Jobson
Narrator: Lucy Scott
Through the author’s extensive connections within the royal household, this dynamic new biography tells the full story of how Catherine, the Princess of Wales, became the woman she is today. Kate Middleton’s life story seems like a modern-day fairy tale. An attractive, clever, and ambitious girl from unexceptional beginnings meets and falls in love with a wealthy prince when they are both college undergraduates. Now, with the British monarchy in transition, Catherine is destined to become the first "commoner Queen" in British history since Anne Hyde, wife of James II. Since her wedding on April 29th, 2011-and since becoming the Duchess of Cambridge-Catherine has endeared herself to the people of the Britain and America with her extensive travels, with her infectious smile, sense of style, and down-to-earth nature. With her self-deprecation, willingness to laugh at herself, solid work-ethic-along with William’s warmth, and accessibility-this dynamic duo has become the most popular members of the royal family. As interest in the royals continues to gain legions of new, younger fans, there is increasing interest in the histories and back stories of the principal players in this story. Through the author’s connection with sources both on and off the record within the royal household, this dynamic new biography tells the full story of how Catherine became the woman she is today.

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September 16, 2024

The Changing Electoral Map of England and Wales

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Free Download Jamie Furlong, "The Changing Electoral Map of England and Wales"
English | ISBN: 0198927088 | 2024 | 272 pages | PDF | 13 MB
The 2019 British general election saw a dramatic redrawing of the electoral map, with the Labour Party losing seats to the Conservatives in former heartlands in the North of England and Midlands. Yet this had been a long-term shift, with the opposite trend occurring in major cities and university towns, where Labour’s support has been increasing. What has driven these changes in electoral geography? Why do they matter? This book offers a definitive account of the changing electoral geography of England and Wales over the past half century. Jamie Furlong and Will Jennings argue that long-term trends in social and economic structure have significantly altered the spatial distribution of voters and, combined with changes in the parties’ appeal to those voters, have led to a gradual, though recently accelerating, realignment of the geographical basis of electoral competition.

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