# The Story of Wales

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- Book: [The Story of Wales](https://www.bookquiver.com/jon-gower/the-story-of-wales) ([The Story of Wales.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/jon-gower/the-story-of-wales.md))
- Authors: [Jon Gower](https://www.bookquiver.com/jon-gower)
- Publisher: BBC
- ISBN: 978-18-4990-373-8
- Pages: 400
- Published: 2013-06-06
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

The Story of Wales is a vibrant portrait of 30,000 years of power, identity and politics. Revisiting major turning points in Welsh history, from its earliest settlements to the present day, Jon Gower re-examines the myths and misconceptions about this glorious country, revealing a people who have reacted with energy and invention to changing times and opportunities. It's a story of political and industrial power, economic and cultural renewal- and a nation of seemingly limitless potential. The Story of Wales is an epic account of Welsh history for a new generation.