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History of Conwy - Couverture souple

Griffiths, Iolo

 
9781393413479: History of Conwy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1393413471 ISBN 13 : 9781393413479
Editeur : Iolo Griffiths, 2018

Synopsis

The story of the town of Conwy in North Wales, from its origin as a monastery founded in an uninhabited location to the present day.
Edward I saw the strategic potential of the location, as it controlled the estuary of the Conwy river, so founded a castle, with its associated English settlement.
The colourful story includes the betrayal of Richard II, the audacious hijacking of the castle on April Fool's Day 1401, and a Royalist Archbishop who helped the Roundheads in taking the town and castle.
Travel and transport are another major theme for the town's history, being a port, and also a vital link for travellers across North Wales, who needed to cross the river.
While the castle and the town walls are an obvious attraction, being a World Heritage Site, the medieval Aberconwy House, and the Elizabethan Plas Mawr are also a must for history buffs.

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Éditeur
Iolo Griffiths
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1393413471
ISBN 13 
9781393413479
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
86
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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