A Gentleman of Glamorgan: Iolo Morganwg, the Prince of Wales, and the gentry of GlamorganEmlyn Phillips
Iolo Morganwg is one of the outstanding figures of Welsh history. A stonemason and scholar, a poet and antiquarian, a farmer and entrepreneur, a political and religious firebrand – and more besides – his legacy continues to influence Wales even today.
Iolo’s life was dominated by his love for his home county of Glamorgan. He lived at a pivotal time, when the ancient county families were dying out and being replaced by a new breed of businessmen and industrialists. This book takes a novel approach by examining the life of Iolo Morganwg through his cross-generational social networks, and argues that in many important respects he should be regarded as a member of the Glamorgan gentry whose connections spanned the old and new families. Based on solid academic research, it contributes important information to our understanding of Iolo, including:
Genre: Historical
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