Welsh History

Strange but True

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Trivia, History, British
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Author: Geoff Brookes ISBN: 9780750954983
Publisher: The History Press Publication: April 7, 2014
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Geoff Brookes
ISBN: 9780750954983
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: April 7, 2014
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

A miniature history of Wales, filled with funny facts and strange true storiesThis book contains hundreds of "strange but true" facts and anecdotes about Welsh history. Arranged into a miniature history of Wales, and with bizarre and hilarious true tales for every era, it will interest and delight readers everywhere. It includes information on the earliest prehistoric burial in Europe, which was found in Wales—the skeleton was known as the "Red Lady of Paviland" until scientists discovered that it had, in fact, belonged to a man. Welsh royalty is also discussed, including "Rhodri the Great," Wales' first king, who was killed by a Saxon army, and the second King of Wales—killed by his own men. It also discusses why English armies usually contained Welsh bowmen: a Welsh-fired arrow could—and did—go all the way through armor, leg, saddle, and horse. Welsh bowmen often used English longbows against them, firing them at point-blank range during ambushes.

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A miniature history of Wales, filled with funny facts and strange true storiesThis book contains hundreds of "strange but true" facts and anecdotes about Welsh history. Arranged into a miniature history of Wales, and with bizarre and hilarious true tales for every era, it will interest and delight readers everywhere. It includes information on the earliest prehistoric burial in Europe, which was found in Wales—the skeleton was known as the "Red Lady of Paviland" until scientists discovered that it had, in fact, belonged to a man. Welsh royalty is also discussed, including "Rhodri the Great," Wales' first king, who was killed by a Saxon army, and the second King of Wales—killed by his own men. It also discusses why English armies usually contained Welsh bowmen: a Welsh-fired arrow could—and did—go all the way through armor, leg, saddle, and horse. Welsh bowmen often used English longbows against them, firing them at point-blank range during ambushes.

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