Battlement and Tower (1896)

Battlement and Tower is a historical novel written by Owen Rhoscomyl and published in 1896. The story is set in medieval Wales during the reign of King Edward I and follows the life of a young Welshman named Llewelyn ab Ifor. Llewelyn is torn between his loyalty to his Welsh heritage and his desire to serve the English crown. He joins the army of King Edward I and becomes a trusted knight, but his loyalties are tested when he falls in love with a Welsh woman and becomes involved in a rebellion against the English. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and identity, and provides a vivid portrayal of medieval Welsh society and the conflicts between the Welsh and English. Battlement and Tower is considered a classic of Welsh literature and is highly regarded for its historical accuracy and literary style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.