Welsh Law at the Time of the Edwardian Conquest
Abstract
In its early history, Wales was a divided country. Rival kings and chieftains ruled over its different parts. These rulers fought for no definite principle; "neither are there any signs of nobility of purpose or of a wide and enlightened patriotism." Before the concept of nationality developed to its fullest extent in Wales, William I realized that it was necessary, for unity, to destroy all independent Welsh princes. "Till that happened, local feeling would always remain stronger than national feeling. The disintegrating forces of family feuds, personal ambitions and clannish loyalty would always outweigh the sense of national unity." Before this national idea could become effective, a settled government, and order within the country were necessary. How these two preliminary requisites for its growth as a unified nation were developed, will be seen on examination of the political and legal historical back- ground of Wales.
Subject Area
European history|Law|Political science|Medieval history
Recommended Citation
Rabbett, Mary J, "Welsh Law at the Time of the Edwardian Conquest" (1948). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI28443191.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI28443191
