The Story of Cardiff |
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| Author:
| Shepley, Nick |
| Series title: | The Story Of Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7509-5447-1 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2014 |
| Publisher: | History Press Limited, The
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $33.95 |
Book Description:
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Cardiff has been on the frontline of Anglo-Welsh history, a place where the hammer blow of the past has periodically fallen hard. To really understand the character of a city you have to be aware of its scars: listen to the suffragettes, soldiers, slaves, martyrs, rebels, pirates and priests, and in the testimonies of each and every one you will find a number of prescient truths about Cardiff.Nick Shepley has an eye for a telling anecdote and this, together with his lively and...
More DescriptionCardiff has been on the frontline of Anglo-Welsh history, a place where the hammer blow of the past has periodically fallen hard. To really understand the character of a city you have to be aware of its scars: listen to the suffragettes, soldiers, slaves, martyrs, rebels, pirates and priests, and in the testimonies of each and every one you will find a number of prescient truths about Cardiff.Nick Shepley has an eye for a telling anecdote and this, together with his lively and authoritative research, makes The Story of Cardiff appealing to anyone who is seeking to find out more about this fascinating city.