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This evocative book employs the pioneering work of early photographers and carefully selected quotations to illustrate the dramatic social changes in Wales at the start of the twentieth century. It captures the spirit of an era marked by stark contrasts in landscape, society, and language. As Wales transitioned into the new century, fissures began to emerge that would challenge the foundations of empire—highlighting tensions between nationalism and imperialism, royalty and federalism, church and state, capitalism and socialism. During Queen Victoria's reign, Wales, once remote, faced a rapidly evolving reality due to the advent of railways, demographic shifts, industrial expansion in the south, and the rise of nonconformism. Through contemporary photographs and text, the book weaves a patchwork of this dynamic time, juxtaposing ordinary life with key events and issues of the age. The images, sourced from the National Library of Wales, provide an intriguing glimpse into the picturesque landscape for tourists, the realities of rural life, the industrialization of the south, and the underlying social tensions. This exploration of Wales from a century ago will resonate with anyone interested in a period that feels increasingly distant from our own.
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Sutton Illustrated History Paperbacks: Wales of One Hundred Years Ago, R. Iestyn Hughes, Paul O'Leary
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- 1999
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