Wales

From ancient Celtic roots to the modern push for independence, this is the epic story of Wales - its struggles, its triumphs and its enduring identity.

A perfect read for anyone interested in the development of the Welsh nation, including fans of John Davies, Jon Gower and David Ross.

Wynford Vaughan-Thomas, the renowned Welsh journalist and broadcaster, chronicles the dramatic history of the Principality: from the arrival of the Celts, the Saxon invasions and the Norman Conquest, through the age of the Princes, the forced union with England and the rule of English monarchs, to the rise of Methodism, the Industrial Revolution and the devastation of the two World Wars.

He also offers a vivid exploration of Wales's rich cultural heritage, where folklore, poetry and storytelling bring to life the nation's defining moments and the heroes and heroines of its past. Here are powerful political and religious leaders, and stories of both triumph and disaster for ordinary people.

No history of Wales would be complete without the landscape that shaped it. From soaring mountains to verdant valleys, this is an essential introduction to a remarkable nation's story.