Modern Wales: A Concise History

by Gareth Elwyn Jones

This is a second edition of Gareth Elwyn Jones' highly-regarded survey of the history of Wales in modern times, first published in 1984. It contains fully updated reference material and a new final chapter.

396 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Mabon Finch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was on par with David William’s history of Modern Wales. It offers insights that Williams’ book does not. However, some areas seemed to drag on, while others seemed to be lacking information.

[Andrés · Rating 3 out of 5]

At times well-written, this book had a tendency to get lost in particulars and lose its narrative flow. I sometimes wished it had more history than economics and that it would explain better the uniquely British terms it used. However, even with these reservations the book provides a decent overview of Wales, one that touches on its religious, economic, and historical aspects, and most helpfully, following them to the present day.