Two distinguished historians of twentieth-century Britain, especially Wales, marshal seventeen fellow historians to describe the momentous twentieth century in the history of south-east Wales. The book is the fifth and last volume in a magisterial survey of Gwent/Monmouthshire from prehistoric times to the present day. Two World Wars and deep depression tested the resilience of the county's people, while the decline of mining and heavy industry shifted the balance of the county's economy. Other chapters analyse the life and leisure of ordinary people, their cultural, intellectual and sporting interests, their religion which formerly bulked so large in their lives, and the changes in the landscape of town and country.

About the Author
Ralph A. Griffiths is an Emeritus Professor at Swansea University Chris Williams is Professor of History and Head of the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University.


Book Information
ISBN 9780708326480
Author Ralph A. Griffiths
Format Hardback
Page Count 360
Imprint University of Wales Press
Publisher University of Wales Press
Weight(grams) 1293g