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Wales History
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- Anonymous User
- 05-27-24
Good book
I think this book is very interesting. Thank you very much for this audible. My daughter really love this book.
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- J. Kevin Hartley Jr.
- 06-08-24
Short Surface-level History Wales 🏴
N.B. I received a free copy of this book via freeaudiobookcodes.com. This was an interesting history of Wales. It was a bit too much of surface-level for my tastes, but kept it short, so I think it's fine for the length. I would have preferred to have a lot more length and the ability to go deeper than the surface level. One section seemed a bit weird in audio form, but that happens on occasion with audiobooks. I think the narrator did a good job of handling the awkwardness of that section.
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- Eliza
- 05-05-24
Very informative.
I appreciate how this book seamlessly weaves together archaeological discoveries, historical narratives, and cultural insights to paint a vivid and engaging portrait of Wales' rich and diverse heritage. It's not just a recounting of events but a celebration of the people, traditions, and defining moments that have shaped this remarkable nation. I also want to appreciate the narrator whose captivating delivery skilfully connects me to the rich tapestry of Wales' history, adding depth and resonance to the audiobook experience.
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- Kimberly B
- 06-13-24
Beautiful History Brought to Life!!
History Brought Alive certainly lives up to its name by offering an incredibly immersive exploration of Wales’ rich past. As I delved into the narrative, I found myself traversing through lush, rolling green hills and witnessing ancient battles, which made me feel as if I were standing right beside the Celts themselves. This timeless piece seamlessly connects the dots of Welsh history, infusing it with the vibrancy and energy it truly deserves.
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- Long_Time_Amazon_Customer
- 06-22-24
An absolute wealth of knowledge, learn many new things
It’s amazing how much history was covered in this book in less than three hours. It didn’t feel rushed, yet I learned so many new things that I had not known before. I now want to go dig deeper into some of the new things that I learned as a result of listening to this book. Also, the narrator did an excellent job. Definitely worth listening to.
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- Rush Hemphill
- 05-16-24
Great history
This audiobook is for you if you want to learn more about Wales history. Although short, you will learn about Wales Celtic history, traditions, and ancient civilizations. The narrator had good voice and tone which is a plus.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-12-24
A fun overview of the history of Wales
A fun overview of the history of Wales, this audiobook covers the early celtic peoples, the roman conquest, the Normans and the conflicts with England, the union and the advent of the modern Welsh state.
Some of the things you will learn about are historical figures, traditions, folklore, the royal families of Wales and their connection with the modern royal family.
Well written and concise, this is a good start to learning about the history of Wales. The narrator does a good job.
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- Kristjan Larson
- 05-13-24
A Very Short History of Wales
First up, this is a very short book, with each chapter running about 10 mins each (not nearly enough time to get a solid feel of the topic). While I did learn a few things of interest, the majority covers the intersection of English history that I am fairly familiar with already, so it was struggle to get though much of it; fortunately the narrator was good enough to continue, but the constant references to wikipedia significantly undermined any credibility the work might have had (so I am rounding down instead of up). It’s almost like the author just mailed this in without any serious research. The book is available via kindle unlimited, so if you have that subscription, it might be worth a read as an introduction (or have Alexa read if for you); but if you already have any exposure to Welsh history, this won’t add much.
The chapters and sections in this work are:
Introduction (5:28)
Chapter 1: Ancient Beginnings (5:43)
Chapter 2: The Arrival of the Celts (12:33)
Chapter 3: The Roman Invasion (17:52)
Chapter 4: The Arrival of the Normans (11:44)
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Chapter 6: Wales Under the Tudors (9:23)
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Chapter 8: 18th Century Wales and the House of Hanover (5:14)
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Chapter 11: The Mid-20th Century and War on the Horizon (18:28)
Chapter 12: Modern Wales and Devolution (20:21)
Chapter 13: Wales in the Early 21st Century (6:19)
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