List Of Writers
JENKINS, GERAINT H.
Professor Geraint H. Jenkins is the Director of the University of Wales Centre for Welsh and Celtic Studies and a Fellow of the British Academy. He is a prolific writer in both English and Welsh, and has been general editor of three successful series: A Social History of the Welsh Language (5 volumes; 1997-2000), The Visual Culture of Wales (3 volumes; 1998-2003) and Iolo Morganwg and the Romantic Tradition in Wales. Geraint is also the editor of Cof Cenedl, an annual publication of historical essays. He was the Head of Department of Welsh History at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, specialising in the history of early modern and modern Wales. Geraint is also a regular broadcaster on radio and television, and currently lives in Blaen-plwyf.
Selected Publications:
The Foundations of Modern Wales (Oxford Paperbacks, 1993)
The University of Wales: An Illustrated History (University of Wales Press, 1993)
Doc Tom: Thomas Richards (Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru, 1999)
Perish Kings and Emperors, But Let the Bard of Liberty Live (Research Papers) (University of Wales, Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, 2006)
A Concise History of Wales (Cambridge University Press, 2007)
Contributed to:
Gwnewch Bopeth Yn Gymraeg - Yr Iaith Gymraeg A’i Pheuoedd, 1801-1911 (Cyfres Hanes Cymdeithasol Yr Iaith Gymraeg) (editor) (University of Wales Press, 1999)
Y Gymraeg Yn Ei Disgleirdeb - Yr Iaith Gymraeg Cyn Y Chwyldro Diwydiannol (Cyfres Hanes Cymdeithasol Yr Iaith Gymraeg) (editor) (Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru, 2000)
Cyfres Hanes Cymdeithasol Yr Iaith Gymraeg: ’Eu Hiaith a Gadwant? Y Gymraeg Yn Yr Ugeinfed Ganrif (Hanes cymdeithasol yr iaith Gymraeg) (co-writer) (University of Wales Press, 2000)
Welsh Language and Its Social Domains: A Social History of the Welsh Language (editor) (University of Wales Press, 2000)
The Welsh Language Before the Industrial Revolution (Social History of the Welsh Language) (editor) (University of Wales Press, 2001)
Cymru A’r Cymry 2000: Trafodion Cynhadledd Milflwyddiant Canolfan Uwchefrydiau Cymreig a Cheltaidd Prifysgol Cymru (co-editor) (Canolfan Uwchefrydiau Cymreig a Cheltaidd Prifysgol Cymru, 2002)
From Medieval to Modern Wales: Historical Essays in Honour of Kenneth O. Morgan and Ralph A. Griffiths (co-editor) (University of Wales Press, 2004)
A Rattlesnake Genius: The Many Faces of Iolo Morganwg (editor) (University of Wales Press, 2005)
Correspondence of Iolo Morganwg: v. 1-3 (co-editor) (University of Wales Press, 2007)
Degrees of Influence: A Memorial Volume for Glanmor Williams (co-writer) (University of Wales Press, 2008)