Mediæval Wales Chiefly in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries: Six Popular Lectures

"Mediæval Wales" by A. G. Little is a historical analysis that presents a picture of Wales in the 1100s and 1200s, focusing on its society, traditions, and government as it strove to find a stable political identity. The book is a collection of lectures which aim to highlight Welsh history during the mediæval period. Setting the stage with an overview of the challenges Wales faced, the author argues that Wales's unique geography and customs made it hard to become one unified nation like England, even though it was full of culture and national pride. By setting the stage with observations of key figures and changes, as well as the impact of Norman rule, the author provides a frame for understanding how mediæval Wales explored its identity while fighting external pressures and internal divides.