Princelings, privilege and power--

"'Princelings, Privilege and Power ...' is a study of gentry dominance in Tivy-Side from c. 1700 to 1939, and shows how the gentry as a social class changed in its composition over the years. It considers how they acquired (and ultimately lost) their land, their relationship with their tenants and how they administered their estates." "The lifestyle, houses, use of leisure, and cultural values of a privileged class are examined. As the natural leaders of the community, the role of gentry is examined in relation to rural poverty, an illeducated gwerin, religion, the maintenance of law and order as well as national politics." "The stresses and tensions of rural society, disaffection and protest against a privileged elite are considered, as well as the attitude of an anglicised superior class towards the Welsh language and native culture."--BOOK JACKET.