Madoc: The Making of a Myth
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Gwyn A. Williams
Binding: Hardback
Published: Eyre Methuen, 1979
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rips to top and base of DJ with foxing around perimeter. Moisture damage to front of DJ and internally to same, with associated markings to pastedown and leaves. Minor denting to edges of board. Tanning to block. Pages yellowed. Text legible, binding sturdy.
This book chronicles the fascinating historical and cultural evolution of the Madoc legend, a persistent tale asserting a Welsh prince discovered America centuries before Columbus. This scholarly work uncovers the origins and transformations of the myth, tracing its impact on national identity and imperial ambitions across different eras. The narrative presents a meticulous examination of how historical narratives are constructed and manipulated, offering a compelling analysis of myth-making in the context of exploration and colonialism. Williams argues for a nuanced understanding of the legend's enduring appeal, illustrating its complex interplay with historical fact and political agendas.
Author: Gwyn A. Williams
Binding: Hardback
Published: Eyre Methuen, 1979
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rips to top and base of DJ with foxing around perimeter. Moisture damage to front of DJ and internally to same, with associated markings to pastedown and leaves. Minor denting to edges of board. Tanning to block. Pages yellowed. Text legible, binding sturdy.
This book chronicles the fascinating historical and cultural evolution of the Madoc legend, a persistent tale asserting a Welsh prince discovered America centuries before Columbus. This scholarly work uncovers the origins and transformations of the myth, tracing its impact on national identity and imperial ambitions across different eras. The narrative presents a meticulous examination of how historical narratives are constructed and manipulated, offering a compelling analysis of myth-making in the context of exploration and colonialism. Williams argues for a nuanced understanding of the legend's enduring appeal, illustrating its complex interplay with historical fact and political agendas.