From the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, St David's cathedral ('the loveliest church in Wales') in the west to the exquisite little hill church of Patrishow in the east, from Plas Newydd above the Menai Straits to the romantic citadel of Carreg Cennan in the heart of the country, the buildings of Wales embody its history and are the equal of any in the British Isles. Simon Jenkins has travelled, it seems, every mile of the country to ...
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From the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, St David's cathedral ('the loveliest church in Wales') in the west to the exquisite little hill church of Patrishow in the east, from Plas Newydd above the Menai Straits to the romantic citadel of Carreg Cennan in the heart of the country, the buildings of Wales embody its history and are the equal of any in the British Isles. Simon Jenkins has travelled, it seems, every mile of the country to celebrate, and in some cases to find the very best of them, and irresistibly conveys in this book his enthusiasm for them. Cumulatively they amount to a cultural history of Wales by one of its most devoted sons. Anyone who is visiting Wales or who loves it will want to own this glorious book.
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Add this copy of Wales-Churches, Houses, Castles to cart. $13.88, new condition, Sold by Literary Cat Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Penguin.
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New with no dust jacket. 0141024127. Unread. Shelfwear only.; Unread. Shelfwear only. A comprehensive exploration of Wales's architectural heritage and the history and significance of notable Welsh structures, from the grand castles of Caernarvon and Harlech to the charming hill church of Patrishow. Jenkins's detailed descriptions and insights offer readers a cultural history of Wales through its buildings, making it an essential read for those interested in Welsh architecture and history.; 6 X 0.94 X 9 inches; 292 pages.
