Did you know? Richard Burton claimed that he would rather have
played rugby for Wales at Cardiff Arms Park than Hamlet at the Old
Vic. Local rivalries between choirs in the ‘land of song’ used
to be so fierce that fights would break out following singing
competitions. Roald Dahl was an RAF fighter pilot during the Second
World War, and a near-death crash landing inspired his first
published work. The Little Book of Welsh Culture is a fast-paced,
fact-filled journey through the cultural heritage of Wales, crammed
full of myths, traditions and personalities. Experience the
country’s immense artistic legacy as never before, from the
medieval legends surrounding King Arthur and The Mabinogion to its
modern-day transformation into a thriving filming location for
big-screen blockbusters. Discover the truth behind the ancient
druidic rituals of the National Eisteddfod, separate the facts from
the fiction that surround Dylan Thomas’ infamous lifestyle, and
learn how Wales successfully regenerated the Doctor Who franchise
– and unearth some fascinating secrets and hidden gems along the
way.
General
Imprint: |
The History Press Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2022 |
First published: |
2016 |
Authors: |
Mark Rees
|
Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Edition: |
New edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7509-9972-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
Promotions
|
LSN: |
0-7509-9972-1 |
Barcode: |
9780750999724 |
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