A collection of stories about the area of Gower and Swansea in Wales, in the medieval period
Stories of Medieval Gower
Alina, The White Lady of Oystermouth
by Ann Marie Thomas
Series: Stories of Medieval Gower, Book 1.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 7,950.
Language:
English.
Published: March 28, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Medieval
Alina de Breos' husband seizes the Lordship of Gower in an attempt to protect her inheritance. This rebellion which starts in 1320, gathers other barons in a country-wide uprising against a weak and distrusted king.
Broken Reed: The Lords of Gower and King John
by Ann Marie Thomas
Series: Stories of Medieval Gower, Book 2.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 9,980.
Language:
British English.
Published: September 1, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Medieval, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain
King John's brutal treatment of William de Breos led to rebellion by many of the great barons and was the final spark that lit the fire of Magna Carta.
The Magna Carta Story: The Layman's Guide to the Great Charter
by Ann Marie Thomas
Series: Stories of Medieval Gower, Book 3.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 16,350.
Language:
British English.
Published: May 9, 2017
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Medieval, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain
The layman's guide to Magna Carta and a good story too. The relationships, arguments, bad behaviour, and civil war around the imposition of the Great Charter on King John, and what happened afterwards. Why is it considered so important after 800 years, and what did it actually say?
Medieval Gower Stories
by Ann Marie Thomas
Series: Stories of Medieval Gower, Book 4.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 9,960.
Language:
British English.
Published: January 27, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Medieval, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain
Fascinating stories from medieval Gower: battles, brutality, adultery, daring escapes, fairies and an ogre! If you like scandal, intrigue and true stories from history, then you’ll love Ann Marie Thomas’ book.
Swansea Miracle
by Ann Marie Thomas
Series: Stories of Medieval Gower.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 10,070.
Language:
British English.
Published: April 25, 2023
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Medieval, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain
The amazing story of a Welsh rebel, hanged by the Lord of Gower, who didn't stay dead. This miracle was attributed to Bishop Thomas de Cantilupe alongside many other miracles. He was later made a saint.
The Conquest of Wales
by Ann Marie Thomas
Series: Stories of Medieval Gower.
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,920.
Language:
English.
Published: December 6, 2018
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Categories:
Nonfiction » History » Medieval, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain
In 1066 William of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings, but Wales wasn't conquered for over two hundred years. The Welsh princes were a thorn in the side of the English kings until Edward I, building castles and roads as he went, finally conquered Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last Prince of Wales.