Sir John Pryce of Newtown Hall died in 1761. He kept the embalmed bodies of his first two wives on either side of his bed – until his third wife insisted that they were removed. America is named after a Welshman and the Holy Grail is kept in a bank vault in West Wales... This book contains hundreds of 'strange but true' facts and anecdotes about Welsh history. Arranged into a miniature history of Wales, and with true tales for every era, it will fascinate readers everywhere. AUTHOR: Geoff Brookes is a writer with a long-standing interest in Welsh history. His previous books include Bloody Welsh History: Swansea, Swansea Then & Now and Swansea Murders. He has appeared in The Times Educational Supplement and Welsh Country Magazine, as well as a range of other publications, such as the Independent. He lives in Swansea. SELLING POINTS: . Popular title now in paperback . Funny facts and strange true stories throughout . Arranged as a miniature history of Wales, with attractive illustrative motifs . Split into bite-sized chunks great for dipping into 50 b/w illustrations