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This book is a survey of the sources of Welsh history for the period 400-1542. Examined and appraised are literary sources, the official records of Wales and the manner of their preservation, the records of the English government, archives of individuals and corporations, ecclesiastical records, the antiquaries, archaeology and numismatics, and cartography and place names. The evidences of Wales's past are scattered and scanty, but the author puts them to good use, indicating what additional studies are needed to give students of Welsh history a proper base.Jack, R. Ian is the author of 'Medieval Wales' with ISBN 9780801491368 and ISBN 0801491363.
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