Medieval Powys

Kingdom, Principality and Lordships, 1132-1293

By:

David Stephenson

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Hardback

Series:

Studies in Celtic History

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First full-scale account of the medieval realm of Powys. Powys, extending over north-east and central Wales, was one of three great medieval Welsh polities, along with Gwynedd to the north and Deheubarth (south-west), occupying nearly a quarter of the country. However, it has been somewhat neglected by historians, who have tended to dismiss it as a satellite realm of England, and viewed its leaders as obstacles to the efforts of Gwynedd leaders to construct a principality of Wales. This book provides the first full, authoritative history of Powys in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. It argues in particular that the Powysian rulers were dogged and resourceful survivors in the face of pressure from Welsh rivals and the problems ofinternal fragmentation; and that, paradoxically, co-operation with the English and intermarriage with marcher families underlay a desire to regain lands to the east lost in earlier centuries. Dr David Stephenson is anHonorary Research Fellow in the School of History, Welsh History and Archaeology, Bangor University.

Release date Australia

September 16th, 2016

Author

David Stephenson

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

9 line illus.

Pages

363

Series

Studies in Celtic History

Dimensions

160x246x25

ISBN-13

9781783271405

Product ID

25136097

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