The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales is the most ambitious reference work ever published about Wales. Encapsulated between the covers of this magnificent book are entries on all the people, places and events which make Wales so culturally, historically and geographically rich. ... More
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This title was released on January 31st, 2008. Order now!
Wales's famous, infamous and the unsung heroes and heroines of history and invention are all here, both ancient and modern.
Did you know that it was Treorchy-born Donald Davies (1924-1999) who first 'enabled computers to talk to each other' thereby making the internet possible? Or that the highest mountain in the world was named after Welshman, George Everest (1790-1866), distinguished geodetic surveyor?
From majestic wilderness to industrial conurbation, every settlement of any size in Wales is mentioned in this book.
Did you know that Swansea is Britain's wettest city? That Caerwent has the best preserved Roman city defenses in northern Europe? That the first modern organic farm was started at Dol-y-bont and later became known as Rachel's Dairy? Or that the last wolf was killed in Wales at Cregina?
Politics, climate, dance, industry, art, sport, music, natural history, theatre, media, language, economy – just some of the subjects covered in this amazing book, full of incredible, and unexpected facts.
Did you know that there are more boxers in Glamorgan than anywhere else in Britain? That Wales produces more energy than it consumes? Or that the Felinfoel Brewery was the first in Europe to can beer?
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