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by A. G. (Arthur Granville) Bradley
Transcriber's Note
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY SKETCH OF WELSH HISTORY FROM THE SAXON CONQUEST OF ENGLAND TO THE RISING OF GLYNDWR 400-1400
CHAPTER II BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE 1359-1399
CHAPTER III GLYNDWR AND LORD GREY OF RUTHIN 1400-1401
CHAPTER IV OWEN AND THE PERCYS 1401
CHAPTER V THE KING AND HOTSPUR 1402
CHAPTER VI THE BATTLE OF SHREWSBURY 1403
CHAPTER VII OWEN AND THE FRENCH 1403-1404
In the early 1400s Wales simmered under English rule, its valleys and towns yearning for a voice of their own. From this unrest rose Owen Glyndwr, a determined leader whose daring raids and rallying speeches turned scattered discontent into a united front. The first act of his story follows his swift ascent, the bold capture of castles, and the way he inspired both peasants and nobles to envision a free Wales.
The narration weaves together solid facts, contemporary accounts, and the legends that have grown around the man, offering a clear picture of his era without getting lost in academic detail. A concise sketch of Welsh history sets the stage, helping listeners grasp the cultural and political forces at play. This approachable portrait invites anyone curious about a pivotal, though often overlooked, chapter of Britain’s past to experience Glyndwr’s early struggles and the spirit that still resonates in Wales today.
Full title
Owen Glyndwr and the Last Struggle for Welsh Independence With a Brief Sketch of Welsh History With a Brief Sketch of Welsh History
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (571K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by sp1nd, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Apr 1, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1850–1943
A historian and travel writer with a gift for turning landscapes into stories, he wrote widely about Britain, North America, and the people who shaped them. His books mix careful historical interest with the feel of someone who had truly been there.
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