Golwg Sydyn Bargen Loading... Phenomenon of Welshness, The £7.50 £0.00 - £-7.50 ISBN: 9781845273118 Author: Siôn Jobbins Publication March 2011 Format: Paperback, 215x138 mm Gwales Description Siôn Jobbins sometimes walks a tightrope between thought-provoking and provocative. He writes of the 'Blue Books' report in the nineteenth century and their continuing effect; the invention of St Dwynwen's Day; Welsh-language pirate radio in the 1960s; the need for language protests; the changing Welshness of Cardiff and Swansea; the possibility of a new Welsh royal family. Further Information: His style is witty, engaging and occasionally angry. His explanations are never patronising or laborious. These chapters first appeared in Cambria magazine. ‘This book does the job it sets out to do perfectly. The perceived audience is the reader who needs to approach Welsh nationhood through the English language, and who may be anywhere on the wide spectrum of national Welsh consciousness, or indeed a visitor from England or elsewhere. Many Welsh-speakers, too, will find material here they were not aware or, or need reminding of.’ Ned Thomas Default Title - £7.50 Nifer - + Ychwanegu i`r bag siopa View all details Phenomenon of Welshness, The £7.50
Golwg Sydyn Bargen Loading... Phenomenon of Welshness 2, The £9.00 £0.00 - £-9.00 ISBN: 9781845274658 Author: Siôn Jobbins Publication September 2013 Format: Paperback, 215x138 mm In his previous book, Siôn Jobbins provoked thought and reaction with his often controversial views on today’s – and yesterday’s – Wales. In this sequel, he explores some more‘unmentionables’. He delves into the clichéd ‘too poor to be independent’ argument used world-wide against small nations like Wales. He invites readers to explore their own responses to such issues as Welsh sporting independence; the birth-rate in Wales and its effect on the Welsh language; a radical movement to create a designated Welsh-speaking territory; the pulping of a religious magazine; Welsh gay rights; Wales’ relationship with Europe; our flag and folk traditions, and, of course, he tells stories of people – including strong Welsh women and sportsmen – often overlooked by historians but no less important in our history. The final article asks presciently, ‘What’s the point of Britain?’Siôn Jobbins’ style is warm, witty and engaging, and leavened with intelligent anger. If you want to know more about why Wales is as she is today, you need to read this book. It could change your life! Default Title - £9.00 Nifer - + Ychwanegu i`r bag siopa View all details Phenomenon of Welshness 2, The £9.00