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Castles of Wales (Hardcover)
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Castles of Wales (Hardcover)
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In 1277, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd, met with Edward I
of England in Aberconwy to finalise a treaty that would change the
fate of both nations. His hand forced by Edward's invasion earlier
that year, Llywelyn's acceptance of the terms confirmed not only
short-term peace but also that the rule of Wales would pass to
Edward on his death. To augment his rising dominance, the English
king embarked on a building project that saw the rise of some of
the most recognisable fortresses in Europe. Quite literally, an
Iron Ring' of castles. Even before the construction of Edward's
infamous Iron Ring', castles were by no means rare in Wales. Both
before and simultaneous to William the Conqueror's establishment of
timber and stone fortresses in the south and borderlands, a process
continued by many of his descendants, native structures also
existed. Though often more palatial than protective, such
constructions proved decisive to the ongoing wars and were often
chosen as sites for future castles. Just as had been the case in
England, the story of the castle crosses many centuries. Many began
as Roman forts, whereas others date from more modern times. While
many are now romantic ruins, others remain cherished family homes,
if not hotels or museums. By adopting an identical approach to that
seen in _Castles of England_, the purpose of this book is to throw
light on the stories behind them. For as long as there have been
castles in Wales, there have been mysteries within their walls.
Murders that remain unsolved, treasures unfound, prisoners left to
rot in the darkest pits and valiant warriors whose heroic deeds
have become a cherished part of the Welsh identity. From
blood-soaked heroes to long-lost legends, despotic pirates to
wailing hags, _Castles of Wales_ offers a fresh investigation into
many of its fascinating fortresses. No country has more castles per
square mile than Wales. Even today, there are more than 200 to be
enjoyed. Inspired by such a rich tapestry of tales, this book
provides an essential introduction to the nation many regard as The
Land of Castles'.
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