Fletcher, John

The Western Kingdom: The Birth of Cornwall

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ISBN 13:: 9781803990002
author:: Fletcher, John
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: The History Press Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 168
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.28 kg
Genre:: Social History Social Science
Condition:: New
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Cornwall has long held a mysterious allure to visitors. At once part of England and yet utterly foreign too. This book explores the true origins of this dichotomy, free from Arthurian mythology, and delves into the story of how a kingdom of native Romano-Britons managed to hold out against the expanding power of the Saxon Kings of Wessex. The tale combines brutal warfare with cunning diplomacy and trade, spanning from the 4th century to 1066 and beyond. It is a story that reveals the complexities of Cornwall's past and how its language, culture, and heritage were secured into the modern day. The result is a narrative that proudly proclaims 'Kernow bys Vyken' - Cornwall Forever. By examining this pivotal period in Cornwall's history, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the region's unique identity and its place within England.

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