Cornwall's Historical Wars: A Brief Introduction

Front Cover
The Cornovia Press, Sep 8, 2012 - History - 112 pages

Rod Lyon, BBC Radio Cornwall presenter and former Grand Bard of the Gorsedh Kernow, takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the ages, and through the forgotten wars between the Cornish and their old enemies, the English, revealing a history not taught in schools, and one missing from the 'official' history books. From the early wars with the Saxons, through the rebellions of 1497 and 1549, and on to the Civil War, Rod traces the bloody events which helped to shape the culture and national identity of the Cornish people. This book is essential reading for all those who want to learn the truth about Cornwall's hidden history.

 

Contents

The Beginning
1
The Wars of 1497
14
The Prayer Book Rebellion 1549
33
The Civil War 16421646
76
Copyright

Common terms and phrases

About the author (2012)

Born and bred in Cornwall, Rod Lyon was trained as a civil engineer, and although spending some early years at sea, he worked until retirement as a Local Government Officer. His involvement in Cornish matters revolves mainly around the furtherance and strengthening of the language, which includes work on the radio and writing. He sits on the Cornish Language Board, the Cornish Eisteddfod and various committees within and associated with the Gorseth Kernow. Rod is a presenter on BBC Radio Cornwall.

Bibliographic information