Tudor Wales: Full-Colour Guide to the Many Places in Wales Associated with This Famous Dynasty Paperback – Illustrated, 15 Mar. 2014

Great details and lots of good information.

As Nathen Amin points out in this useful guide, we often hear of ‘Tudor England’ so people can be forgiven for not knowing that the dynasty has its roots in Wales. I live in Wales and have regularly visited many of the places listed but still found plenty to learn about our Tudor Heritage.A good example is Carew Castle, which Nathen describes as ‘the largest Tudor house in Wales.’ I can remember when it was an overgrown ruin, fenced off because of the danger of falling masonry. Although the Carew family still own the castle, it is now leased to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, which has placed the castle firmly on the tourist map, with excellent facilities.I share Nathen’s disappointment with what remains of Carmarthen Castle, site of the death of Edmund Tudor, the unlucky father of King Henry VII. The building of a Victorian gaol (now the Council offices) means little more remains beyond the impressive gatehouse. Visitors find some consolation at the magnificent cathedral of St David’s, where Edmund’s tomb was moved to by his grandson, King Henry VIII.I also agree that the most impressive Tudor castle in Wales is the birthplace of King Henry VI and home of Jasper Tudor, in Pembroke. The Great Keep is seventy-five feet high and twenty feet thick at the base - and it is still possible for visitors to climb to the top and understand why the castle is one of the few which was never taken in a siege. Pembroke Castle has also been restored and preserved, with good interpretation. Always worth a visit, there is an excellent programme of events throughout the summer months.Well researched and informative, this book takes the reader on a detailed tour of the whole of Wales and is highly recommended for anyone who would like to understand more about the Tudors.

I really enjoyed this book. It works as a tour guide if you're heading to Wales, pointing to places to visit and the Tudor interest to be found there. But the book is so much more - a fascinating view of the Welsh roots of this dynasty that are easy to overlook, a careful examination of the relationships between the people and the places they influenced and were influenced by.If you're heading to Wales and have an interest in history, this is the book for you. Looking for more info on the roots of this dynasty? Well, this is also the book for you! Love Wales? Guess what. This book is perfect to lead you around the beautiful country, all tied together with a unique history delivered in a fresh way.I look forward to more from Nathen Amin. His writing is engaging and his research impeccable.I highly recommend this book.

Good insight into Tudor wales

This is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in visiting places associated with the Tudors in Wales and/or enjoys history about the Tudors in general, from Henry VII’s 14th century great-great-uncles in Penmynydd to Henry VIII and from more well-known places like Pembroke and Harlech Castle to little ones like Ysbyty Ifan and Mold. In each entry Nathen Amin vividly describes the place, its surroundings and the role it played for the Tudors.From reading this book it is clear Nathen Amin did a great deal of research and has a great passion and knowledge about the subject. The many full-colour photos (taken by the author himself) were of interest and his writing style is engaging. I found myself unable to put it down and look very much forward to his next book.

Amazing book 10/10. As a person mad about Tudors this book was perfect

I would highly recommend this book. I have a keen interest in history and particularly the Tudor period. There are many many novels around at the moment and general historical texts but this book makes a refreshing change from the run of the mill. The book is highly informative and very well written. During a recently trip to the boarder region of Wales, it was the perfect companion.

Fabulous book by Nathan Amin that takes the reader to the Tudor sites in Wales and explains the history of the people and the building. If you’re interested in the Tudors and are in in Wales buy this book and take it with you!