Welsh History

Wales has a long and storied history, filled with heroic deeds, legendary figures, and pivotal moments. In this concise history book, you will discover the fascinating story of Wales, from its ancient Celtic origins to the modern-day nation. From the reign of King Arthur and the battles of the Welsh princes to the industrial revolution and the rise of Welsh nationalism, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the key moments and figures that have shaped Wales over the centuries.

Celtic mythology, Arthurian romance, and an intriguing interpretation of British history - these are just some of the themes embraced by the anonymous authors of the eleven tales that make up the Welsh medieval masterpiece known as The Mabinogion. They tell of Gwydion the shape-shifter, who can create a woman out of flowers; of Math the magician whose feet must lie in the lap of a virgin; of hanging a pregnant mouse and hunting a magical boar.

Modern communications have driven motorways and pylons through the countryside, dwarfed us with TV and telephone masts, and drastically altered the way in which we move around, see, and understand Scotland. Recent politics and logistics have established borders and jurisdictions which now seem permanent and impervious. The Faded Map looks beyond these to remember a land that was once quiet and green.

Although we know little about the ancient Druids, their reputation for wisdom and harmony with nature lives on. Today, Druidry is a vibrant, diverse movement with groups and practitioners on every continent but Antarctica. Spiritual rather than religious—more an attitude than an ideology—it can be embraced by people from different faiths and backgrounds. Archdruid John Michael Greer explores the history and basics of Druidry; how to perform Druidic rituals, meditation, and divination; elements of the lifestyle; and advice for placing less of a burden on the Earth.

Culture and Anarchy is a series of periodical essays by Matthew Arnold, first published in Cornhill Magazine 1867-68 and collected as a book in 1869. Arnold's famous piece of writing on culture established his High Victorian cultural agenda which remained dominant in debate from the 1860s until the 1950s. According to his view advanced in the book, ‘Culture [...] is a study of perfection’.

Taliesin's is one of the most important names in all Welsh literature - and one of its greatest mysteries. He has fascinated and inspired some of our greatest poets, including Tennyson and Robert Graves. He is a poet; a shape-shifter; a seer; a chronicler of battles fought, by sword and with magic, between the ancient kingdoms of the fifth- and sixth-century British Isles; a bridge between old Welsh mythologies and the new Christian theology; and a figure whose literary legend culminated with the compilation in 13th-century North Wales of The Book of Taliesin.

The Brothers York is the story of three remarkable brothers, two of whom were crowned kings of England and the other an heir presumptive, whose antagonism was fueled by the mistrust and vendettas of the age that brought their family to power. The house of York should have been the dynasty that the Tudors became. Its tragedy was that it devoured itself.

The First Baptist Church of New York City, founded in 1745 and formally constituted in 1753, is among the oldest Baptist congregations in America. Under early leaders like Jeremiah Dodge and Revolutionary chaplain John Gano, the church established itself in lower Manhattan. It grew through the 19th century, moving uptown with the city and actively supporting missions and Bible societies. Its most influential period came under Rev. Dr. Isaac M. Haldeman (1884–1933), who made it a national center of fundamentalism, premillennialism, and biblical inerrancy, opposing liberal theology and the ...

We have much religion and emotion today, but we need true revival again. We have many churches and denominations, but we need again the unity of the Spirit in Christ for which Jesus prayed. We need to turn from self and sin and the world and simply look to Christ Jesus. This book includes excerpts, writings, and sermons (updated and edited) about revival from people such as Dwight L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, G. Campbell Morgan, Grace W. Woods, Jonathan Goforth, Robert Murray McCheyne, and others. Learn what true revival is and read some historical accounts of revival from ...

Originally published in 1778, Evelina is Frances Burney's first and most beloved novel. It was a landmark in the development of the novel of manners and went on to influence such enduringly popular authors as Jane Austen. By turns hilarious and grim, witty and lyrical, the story follows young Evelina as she leaves the seclusion of her country home and enters into late eighteenth-century London society - both its pleasures and its dangers. Life in eighteenth-century England is vividly rendered as Evelina is educated in the ways of the world and, eventually, love.

"Brother, you have often declared that you would not end your days in slavery. I see no possible way in which you can escape with us; and now, brother, you are on a steamboat where there is some chance for you to escape to a land of liberty. I beseech you not to let us hinder you. If we cannot get our liberty, we do not wish to be the means of keeping you from a land of freedom."

John Cale’s name has always hovered at the intersection of innovation and intensity. Born in 1942 in a coal-mining village in Wales, trained as a classical violist, and catapulted into the avant-garde ferment of 1960s New York, he became one of the most restless, fearless figures in modern music. John Cale: Velvet Underground’s Avant-Garde Architect tells his complete story with documentary precision and narrative force, weaving his Welsh beginnings, rigorous conservatory education, immersion in La Monte Young’s Dream Syndicate, and historic partnership with Lou Reed into one ...

This book is considered a prophetical novel foretelling the advent of nuclear weapons. A constant theme in Wells’ work, such as his 1901 nonfiction book Anticipations, was the role of energy and technological advance as a determinant of human progress. The novel opens with this: "The story of mankind is the history of the attainment of external power. Man is the tool-using, fire-making animal...."

Forget everything you thought you knew about Iran. Prepare to explore Iran from a Christian missions perspective. It will challenge your perspective and give you new revelation on one of the most dangerous regimes in the world. Contrary to modern discourse, Christianity is not new to Iran. The Christian Bible is not a Western book. It was written in the Middle East, a region that was ruled by Iran for much of history. But what does it mean for Christians around the globe today? What does it mean for the future of Iran?

From the windswept coast of Wales to the trenches of Europe, no one escapes the tides of history. The Exile’s Daughter is a sweeping historical novel interweaving the fates of displaced Poles, rural Welsh villagers, and the shifting fronts of the First World War. The story opens with a flash-forward to 1914, Olsztyn, Poland, with a deadly explosion that sweeps up a young Polish soldier into German captivity. Wounded and shuffled between work camps, he witnesses the grim realities of forced labour and the shifting fortunes of war, from Tannenberg to the Western Front. His story is ...

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and journey to ancient Wales–where dragons roar, heroes rise, and magic weaves through every tale! Buckle up—we're diving into a world of mighty dragons, prophecies of destiny, and enchanted lakes where magical swords await. It's a place where knights, bards, and even fairies have stories to tell—if you're brave enough to listen! Say goodbye to boring history and step into a treasure trove of legends that will make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even believe in magic!

Thomas Goodwin (1600-1680) was a faithful pastor, Westminster divine, advisor to Oliver Cromwell, and president of Magdalen College, Oxford. In this book, Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones acquaint the listener with Goodwin through an informative biographical introduction. The remainder of the book, 35 selections from across the works of Goodwin, displays Goodwin’s constant attention to Christ in his various theological engagements. You will learn much about the life and works of this influential Puritan, and perhaps, be strengthened with a habitual sight of Christ.

By far, the leading interpretation of todays Church regarding the age of this planet, Earth, takes us back to approximately 4004 BC: the year believed to be Adams creation. However, just as Galileo challenged the Church to accept that Earth circles the sun (not the other way around), it is far beyond time for traditional interpretations regarding our planets earliest ages (and what occurred between God and Lucifer during those eras) to be updated in light of what we know today. Once this is done, the evidence overwhelmingly stacks in favor of a harmony between science and theology.

Written by a Welsh practitioner, this book shares the magical traditions of the land of the red dragon, exploring deities, fairies, folklore, charms, plants, and magic with dozens of exercises for hands-on practice. Explore the history and terminology of Welsh magic and methods for honoring the land. Discover how you can incorporate traditional Welsh folk magic into your modern witchcraft practice, with exercises for honoring those who came before, connecting with the spirit of your home, protecting against adversity and malignant spirits, changing the weather, and much more.

Cyfrol yn adrodd hanes digwyddiadau cyffrous llosgi'r Ysgol Fomio yn Mhenyberth ar 8 Medi 1936, a charcharu Saunders Lewis, D. J. Williams a Lewis Valentine. Mae'r awdur yn awdurdod ar Lewis Valentine - cyrhaeddodd ei gyfrol Valentine restr hir Llyfr y Flwyddyn. Rhagair gan Dafydd Wigley.