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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Univ of Wales Pr
Publication date
April 18, 2008
Pages
1080
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780708319543
ISBN-10
0708319548
Dimensions
2 by 8.50 by 11.25 in.
Weight
6.08 lbs.
Original list price
$99.00
Other format details
university press
Summaries and Reviews
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What do the Gresford Bells, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Jones, some of the worldâs greatest snooker players and Formula One drivers, laverbread, the Manic Street Preachers, the leek, Spencer Davis, and Bertrand Russell have in common?
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Answer: Theyâre all native to Wales!
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This definitive work of referenceâwhich reveals the storied histories of all of the above Welsh exports, as well as everything you need to know about this remarkable, fascinating, and iconoclastic principalityâwill undoubtedly be one of the most important books published in the history of Wales. Running the gamut of in-depth research and thought-provoking knowledgeâfrom folk heroes to rock stars, ancient bards to Dylan Thomas, and all the men and women in between who have excelled in art, culture, politics, commerce, and sportâthis thrilling volume provides easily accessible information on any aspect of Wales and Welsh life, past and present, letting you know why this centuries-old nation enjoys the nickname, âCool Cymru.â
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In the 2002 census, 24 million Americans claimed Welsh ancestryâDonny Osmond, Susan Sarandon, and Hilary Clinton among themâand the high-profile Welsh celebrities who occupy the headlines of art and leisure are almost too numerous too list (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Richard Burton, and Naomi Watts, to name a few). This unsurpassed volume, ten years in the making, includes over 3,300 entries on the notable personalities, rich histories, eye-opening etymologies, nationalist revivals, breathtaking geographies, and absorbing cultural, religious, athletic, culinary, and musical traditions that help define this spectacular nation. Accompanied by over 300 full color images, this celebration of the Welsh nationâs past and present is an absolutely essential item for anyone with an interest in the wonderfully diverse heritage of a truly incredible nation.
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Answer: Theyâre all native to Wales!
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This definitive work of referenceâwhich reveals the storied histories of all of the above Welsh exports, as well as everything you need to know about this remarkable, fascinating, and iconoclastic principalityâwill undoubtedly be one of the most important books published in the history of Wales. Running the gamut of in-depth research and thought-provoking knowledgeâfrom folk heroes to rock stars, ancient bards to Dylan Thomas, and all the men and women in between who have excelled in art, culture, politics, commerce, and sportâthis thrilling volume provides easily accessible information on any aspect of Wales and Welsh life, past and present, letting you know why this centuries-old nation enjoys the nickname, âCool Cymru.â
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In the 2002 census, 24 million Americans claimed Welsh ancestryâDonny Osmond, Susan Sarandon, and Hilary Clinton among themâand the high-profile Welsh celebrities who occupy the headlines of art and leisure are almost too numerous too list (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Richard Burton, and Naomi Watts, to name a few). This unsurpassed volume, ten years in the making, includes over 3,300 entries on the notable personalities, rich histories, eye-opening etymologies, nationalist revivals, breathtaking geographies, and absorbing cultural, religious, athletic, culinary, and musical traditions that help define this spectacular nation. Accompanied by over 300 full color images, this celebration of the Welsh nationâs past and present is an absolutely essential item for anyone with an interest in the wonderfully diverse heritage of a truly incredible nation.
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9780708319543 | details & prices | 1080 pages | 8.50 × 11.25 × 2.00 in. | 6.08 lbs | List price $99.00
About: What do the Gresford Bells, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Jones, some of the worldâs greatest snooker players and Formula One drivers, laverbread, the Manic Street Preachers, the leek, Spencer Davis, and Bertrand Russell have in common?
About: What do the Gresford Bells, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Jones, some of the worldâs greatest snooker players and Formula One drivers, laverbread, the Manic Street Preachers, the leek, Spencer Davis, and Bertrand Russell have in common?
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