Modern Wales
A Concise History

An updated 1995 second edition of Gareth Elwyn Jones's highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times, first published in 1984.

Gareth Elwyn Jones (Author)

9780521469456, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 28 October 1994

396 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.2 cm, 0.5 kg

"...a clear, crisp and thoroughly sensible narrative which will prove a real boon to students and general readers." The Times Literary Supplement

This book is the 1995 second edition of Gareth Elwyn Jones's highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times, first published in 1984. It explores first a pre-industrial society, dominated by the landed gentry, and goes on to discuss the legacy of the Industrial Revolution. It was industrialisation which transformed the face and fortune of Wales as well as its place in British society. In both main sections of the book the author gives due attention to the economic and social structure before investigating administrative, political, religious and educational developments. This edition contains updated reference material and a new final chapter.

Preface
Preface to the second edition
Map 1
Map 2
Part I. 1485–1780: 1. The economy
2. Society
3. Local government and the state
4. Political power and central control
5. Religion
6. Education
Part II. 1780–1979: 7. The economy
8. Society
9. Government, politics and protest
10. Religion and education
11. Conclusion
Part III. Since 1979: 12. Another millennium?
Illustrative documents
A note on further study
Index.

Subject Areas: Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900 [HBLL], British & Irish history [HBJD1]