The Economy of Medieval Wales, 1067-1536 by Matthew Stevens – 9781786834843
ISBN-13: 9781786834843, 978-1786834843. Publisher: University of Wales Press, United Kingdom.
ISBN-13: 9781786834843, 978-1786834843. Publisher: University of Wales Press, United Kingdom.
ISBN-13: 9781786834843, 978-1786834843. Publisher: University of Wales Press, United Kingdom.
This book surveys the economy of Wales from the first Norman intrusions of 1067 to the Act of Union of England and Wales in 1536. Key themes include the evolution of the agrarian economy; the foundation and growth of towns; the adoption of a money economy; English colonization and economic exploitation; the collapse of Welsh social structures and rise of economic individualism; the disastrous effect of the Glyndwr rebellion; and, ultimately, the alignment of the Welsh economy to the English economy. Comprising four chapters, a narrative history is presented of the economic history of Wales, … read more .