Synopsis
The landscape of Wales has been shaped by man over many centuries and continues to develop. In this title, the process of this evolution is recorded, from prehistory to contemporary society. This book provides an introduction to the history of Wales and man's interaction with the landscape.
Booknews
Historian (U. Colleges of Swansea and Aberystwyth) turned writer and broadcaster, Davies traces the human impact on the land from earliest times to the present. Weaving his narrative among mostly color illustrations, he centers each chronological chapter on an important event of the period, such as the advent of farming, the Normans, the first industrial era, and war and depression. The 1996 cloth edition was selected by the Book of the Month Club. It was published in conjunction with Cadw, the agency overseeing Welsh historical monuments. Distributed by International Publisher's Marketing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)