The Welsh Princes: The Native Rulers of Wales 1063-1283 (The Medieval World) - Softcover

' Turvey's book fulfils and supsedes its objectives. and is a valuable addition to the literature on the subject'. Paul Hope, Liverpool Hope University College, History '...I would recommend it for anyone interested in medieval British, Irish and/or European history.' James Doan, Humanites Division, Nova Southeastern University

The Welsh princes were one of the most important ruling elites in medieval western Europe. This volume examines their behaviour, influence and power in a period when the Welsh were struggling to maintain their independence and identity in the face of Anglo-Norman settlement. From the mid-eleventh century to the end of the thirteenth, Wales was profoundly transformed by conquest and foreign 'colonial' settlement. Massive changes took place in the political, economic, social and religious spheres and Welsh culture was significantly affected. Roger Turvey looks at this transformation, its impact on the Welsh princes and the part they themselves played in it.  Turvey's survey of the various aspects of princely life, power and influence draws out the human qualities of these flesh and blood characters, and is written very much with the general reader in mind.