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The first ever full-scale biography of the last native Prince of Wales who fought to maintain an independent Wales. If it had not been for Owain Glynd r's 15-year struggle against overwhelming odds, the Welsh would not have survived as Europe's oldest nation. His war is the defining era in the history of Wales. Yet Glynd r is hardly known - a cultured, literate warrior who was never betrayed or captured and vanished into history. No less than six separate invasions were beaten back by Glynd r's army of volunteers before he disappeared into history, his family and children either dead or imprisoned for life, but he was never betrayed. Not for Glynd r the brutal public death of Braveheart, nor a grave to desecrate - only an immortal legacy of hope and freedom. His war of independence led the way for the success of another mab darogan (son of prophecy) seven decades later, when a Welsh army won at Bosworth Field and the Tudor Dynasty was founded. This book tells us how Glynd r came to stir Wales into war, and why his name still resonates today as one of the greatest warriors the world has seen.
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Terry Breverton is the author of fifteen books of Welsh interest, five of which have been awarded 'Welsh Book of the Month' by the Welsh Books Council (more than any other author). His other books include: The Welsh Almanac (A must for anyone with a drop of Welsh blood in them' THE WESTERN MAIL); 100 Great Welsh Women (A fascinating read' THE DAILY MAIL, 'Breverton's breadth, generosity and sheer enthusiasm about Wales are compelling' THE SUNDAY EXPRESS, 'Reveals the women who made Wales great' SOUTH WALES ECHO ); An A-Z of Wales & the Welsh ('A comprehensive overview of Wales & its people' THE WESTERN MAIL, 'A massive treasure chest of facts & figures' CAMBRIA); 100 Great Welshmen (A celebration of the remarkable achievements of his countrymen 'THE GUARDIAN); The Book of Welsh Saints ('An impressive work' THE WESTERN MAIL, 'A really extraordinary achievement: a compilation of tradition, topography and literary detective work that can have few rivals' ROWAN WILLIAMS, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY). He lives in Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As I have been involved with promoting celebrations and commemorations to commemorate Prince Owain Glyndwr for the last 40 yrs, I have read most printed books on the history of this great Welsh warrior Prince and his Welsh War of Independence and although I, personally, have enjoyed reading all these books, I found them mostly to be either too patchy in historical accuracy or too academic to appeal to the wider public so, I was cautiously pleased to see that a new full-scale biography" of Owain Glyndwr and his War of Independence had been published and now having read it, am delighted that, at last, somebody has written a well researched book on the Prince that is, on the one hand, an interestingly good read and, on the other, that will be priceless to all that will be seeking an understanding of this very enigmatic Welsh Prince and his Great War of Independence.
Having researched this period at great length myself, I can see that Mr. Breverton has left no stone unturned whilst researching his subject. His account is as accurate as any can be when dealing with a historical subject. What makes the Owain Glyndwr story stand out above the stories concerning the earlier Welsh Princes and their resistance to the Anglo -Norman conquest of Wales is the way that the Owain Glyndwr War, from its early beginnings in North East Wales in Sept 1400 had spread right across Wales by 2002. Wherever he went, he was greeted and welcomed by the oppressed native population. Whereas the Princes of Gwynedd had failed to unite Wales and after 200 years of conquest, Owain Glyndwr had liberated vast areas of Wales in just two years. His army was mainly made up of liberated peasants and the war lasted for around 21 years in some places, in a Wales that had a population of just 500,000 against England's might and population of 3 million.
Understanding the above is central to understanding the Owain Glyndwr story and Mr. Breverton has skillfully succeeded to display his understanding of Owain Glyndwr as an extraordinary Welsh patriotic Warrior Prince fighting and winning a Welsh War of Liberation against all odds.
This book is a must for those Welsh people, like myself, who were not taught Welsh history at school and, for the same reason, it has to be a must for all school libraries in Wales. It is also a must for any student studying Welsh history and for anyone seeking to be reunited with their national identity but, last but not least, I would strongly recommend it as an interesting read and a very useful book to always have close by to dip into for facts of events that happened, dates and names of 100's of characters that played a role in the Owain Glyndwr War of Independence. A book that can be put to good use for an Owain Glyndwr film maybe?
Having researched this period at great length myself, I can see that Mr. Breverton has left no stone unturned whilst researching his subject. His account is as accurate as any can be when dealing with a historical subject. What makes the Owain Glyndwr story stand out above the stories concerning the earlier Welsh Princes and their resistance to the Anglo -Norman conquest of Wales is the way that the Owain Glyndwr War, from its early beginnings in North East Wales in Sept 1400 had spread right across Wales by 2002. Wherever he went, he was greeted and welcomed by the oppressed native population. Whereas the Princes of Gwynedd had failed to unite Wales and after 200 years of conquest, Owain Glyndwr had liberated vast areas of Wales in just two years. His army was mainly made up of liberated peasants and the war lasted for around 21 years in some places, in a Wales that had a population of just 500,000 against England's might and population of 3 million.
Understanding the above is central to understanding the Owain Glyndwr story and Mr. Breverton has skillfully succeeded to display his understanding of Owain Glyndwr as an extraordinary Welsh patriotic Warrior Prince fighting and winning a Welsh War of Liberation against all odds.
This book is a must for those Welsh people, like myself, who were not taught Welsh history at school and, for the same reason, it has to be a must for all school libraries in Wales. It is also a must for any student studying Welsh history and for anyone seeking to be reunited with their national identity but, last but not least, I would strongly recommend it as an interesting read and a very useful book to always have close by to dip into for facts of events that happened, dates and names of 100's of characters that played a role in the Owain Glyndwr War of Independence. A book that can be put to good use for an Owain Glyndwr film maybe?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is always worth reading Terry Breverton's books. He has a vast knowledge and his work is well researched. This book is no different. If you are interested in Owain Glyndwr it is well worth the read. Welsh History at its best.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This has to be one of the best ever books written about Owain Glyndwr. Terry Breverton is an accomplised researcher and has put together a comprehensive history of the "Mab Darogan" that will enhance any worthwhile bookshelf dealing with the story of Wales.
Highly recommended and a bargain price!
Highly recommended and a bargain price!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Masterful
Another interesting and masterful historical work from the pen of Terry Breverington. A definite buy for anyone who has the slightest interest in Wales and Welsh history. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Aries
Owain Glyndwr - an extraordinary man...and an excellent read
Having read many accounts of Owain Glyndwr's wars with the usurper Henry Bolingbroke and his son "Prince Hal", I was pleasantly surprised to find much new material and a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Tony Willicombe
Owain Glyndwr by Terry Breverton
An excellent read, well researched by Terry Breverton and gives the reader a flavour of living in the time of Owain Glyndwr. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. W. N. Perry
I love Terry Breverton's unique book
As a Welsh woman I am always interested in the history of my beautiful land of song and Terry is obviously a Welsh man with not just an interest but a passion for Wales magical... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Yvonne Bailey
Disappointing
I am very interested in Welsh history so I was pleased to see the publication of the "first ever full-scale biography" of Owain Glyndwr. Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by G. Lloyd
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