Terry Breverton
Terry Breverton | |
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 Terry Breverton with two of his published books, | |
| Born | 1946 |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Occupation | Author |
| Known for | Books on Wales |
Terry Breverton FRHistS FRSA FIC FCIM is a former businessman and writer who focusses on non-fiction subjects, many related to Wales and its history. In 2000 he founded Glyndŵr Publishing to publish books about Welsh history, heritage and culture.[1]
After a career in industry and lecturing, Breverton became a full-time writer and part-time publisher.[2] In his book, An A to Z of Wales and the Welsh Breverton's claim that Elvis Presley had Welsh ancestry was covered in the UK's media.[3][4]
Professor Meic Stephens wrote; "Terry Breverton belongs to that rare breed of Welshmen who stake their livelihood on trying to publish books in which they passionately believe" (Western Mail Magazine 7 April 2001).[citation needed] He is trying to revive interest in Welsh culture and history, which has been the main focus of many of his books. The development of Welsh saints' feast days and pilgrims' trails is an ongoing interest. His books have been translated into many languages. They include the first biographies of Jasper Tudor and Owain Tudor (Henry VII's uncle and his grandfather). Of Jasper Tudor - Dynasty Maker, Margaret Attwood wrote; "Breverton for the first time makes sense of the Wars of the Roses for me".[5][citation needed]
His An A to Z of Wales and the Welsh featured in national newspapers. He translated from mediaeval Welsh The Physicians of Myddfai - Cures and Remedies of the Medieval World. In 2002, Stephens wrote of Breverton's 100 Great Welshmen and 100 Great Welsh Women in the Western Mail Magazine; "both are really extraordinary achievements by a single author whose industry and enterprise seem to show no bounds."[citation needed]
Notes
[edit]- ^ "An Interview with Terry Breverton Author of The Welsh, The Biography". An Interview with Terry Breverton Author of The Welsh, The Biography. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "An Interview With Welsh Author Terry Breverton". americymru.net. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Ezard, John (2 June 2000). "'Saintly' Elvis Presili hailed as a son of Wales". Retrieved 14 December 2024 – via The Guardian.
- ^ "Meet Elvis Preseli! Is this Welsh slate king of rock? Legendary star's image makes an appearance in Pembrokeshire garden. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Wales And The Tudors - An Interview With Terry Breverton". americymru.net. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
Sources
[edit]- Annette Kristynik (21 January 2013), "An Interview with Terry Breverton Author of The Welsh, The Biography", Impressions In Ink, retrieved 2016-02-02
- Ceri Shaw (6 June 2013), "An Interview With Welsh Author, Terry Breverton", Welsh American Bookstore, retrieved 2016-02-02
- Natalie Grueninger (21 August 2014), 20 Questions with Terry Breverton, retrieved 2016-02-01
- Stephens, Meic (16 March 2002), "review: '100 Great Welshmen' and '100 Great Welsh Women'", Western Mail Magazine, retrieved 2016-02-01
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