Wales

Over the next four issues we will be looking at the history of the British Isles by examining its former and present constituent parts – Wales, Scotland, Ireland and, finally, England. This month Hywel Williams writes about Wales.

On August 1st, 1259, the English renewed a truce which recognised Llywelyn ap Gruffydd as Prince of Wales.

Robin Evans assesses the contribution of the Welsh to the troubles of 1642-49.

Peter Furtado visits the new National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, the museum of Welsh industrial and maritime heritage.

O.H. Creighton examines the many and varied reasons behind the siting of Norman castles, and considers their decisive effect on the cultural landscape of Britain.

Robin Evans puts Henry Tudor's victory into Welsh historical perspective.

Geraint H. Jenkins examines the vicissitudes of modern Welsh history.

Robin Evans shows that the neglect of the history of Wales, and of other small nations, impoverishes our historical understanding.

Felix Barker keeps an open mind about speculation on the burial place of King Arthur.

Without their Welsh connections, the Tudors could never have made good their rags-to-riches ascent to the English throne, argues Peter R. Roberts.

In this article, the complex relationship between England and the Principality is reflected, as D. Huw Owen traces the claimants of this title from 1245 to 1490, when Henry VII's son, Arthur, was proclaimed Prince of Wales.