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         Welsh History:     more books (100)
  1. A History of South Africa by Frank Welsh, 2000-05-02
  2. Priming the Pump: How TRS-80 Enthusiasts Helped Spark the PC Revolution by David Welsh, Theresa Welsh, 2007-05-21
  3. Wonderful and Surprising History of Sweeney Todd: The Life and Times of an Urban Legend by Robert L. Mack, 2007-12-20
  4. Narrative and Meaning in Early Modern England: Browne's Skull and Other Histories (Cambridge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture) by Howard Marchitello, 2007-05-21
  5. From Performance to Print in Shakespeare's England (Redefining British Theatre History)
  6. A Short History of Wales: Welsh Life and Customs from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day by A. H. Dodd, 1988-05
  7. Highlights of Welsh History (Inside Out) by Phil Carradice, 2007-01
  8. Welsh Family History: A Guide to Research
  9. The Welsh Bible: A History by Eryn Martin White, 2007-07-01
  10. William Morgan and the Welsh Bible (Welsh History Stories) by John Evans, 1999-06
  11. Owen Glyndwr, And The Last Struggle For Welsh Independence: With A Brief Sketch Of Welsh History (1901) by Arthur Granville Bradley, 2010-09-10
  12. Cymru a Phrydain 1906-1951 (Focus on Welsh History) (Welsh Edition) by Roger Turvey, 1997-04-01
  13. Welsh in Their History by Gwyn A. Williams, 1983-01
  14. Warrior Priests (Welsh History Project Series - Novels) by Hilma Lloyd Edwards, 1992-06

41. Where Can I Find Information On Welsh History?
back to Wales. Where can I find information on welsh history?
http://www.britainusa.com/faq/xq/asp/SID.539/qx/showfaq.htm
Britain A - Z Search FAQs Advanced Search Currency, VAT, Customs and Excise Customs, Holidays and Traditions Education ... back to Wales Where can I find information on Welsh history? E-mail this page Print Version On the BBC website leading historian Dr John Davies has written a version of the history of Wales especially for the web. This website is maintained by British Information Services (BIS), the New York based Press and Public Affairs Office of the British Embassy in Washington DC. With respect to documents and information on this website neither the British Embassy in Washington, nor their employees and contractors make any warranty, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Additionally, the British Embassy in Washington assume no legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or process disclosed herein and do not represent that use of such information, product, or process would not infringe on privately owned rights.

42. Topics In Medieval Welsh History
Topics in Medieval welsh history. King Edward's Conquest of WalesExtensive, wellwritten overview of Edward's movements in Wales
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Topics in Medieval Welsh History King Edward's Conquest of Wales
Extensive, well-written overview of Edward's movements in Wales by Paul V. Walsh at Military History Magazine. Medieval Welsh Warriors and Warfare Very clear article by Daniel Mersey at the Castles of Wales site explains how Welsh terrain influenced the tactics and style of warfare and also covers the weaponry used by Welsh warriors. Mist or Smoke or Warriors in Battle . . . Lucid examination of early medieval Powys by Susan Mayse at the Castles of Wales site focuses primarily on the Heledd Poetry as well as Offa's Dyke and Elise's Pillar in order to glean clues to the region's history. Money and Coins in Wales Very brief but informative overview of possible coin production in Wales in medieval times and its later history. Part of a site promoting the book

43. Medieval Atlas - Maps Of Wales - Medieval Welsh History In Maps
A Medieval Atlas. Maps of Wales. Related sites about welsh history throughthe Middle Ages can be found in the Medieval Wales Subject Index.
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Maps of Wales Related sites about Welsh history through the Middle Ages can be found in the Medieval Wales Subject Index The Kingdoms of Wales
Colorful map by David Ford at Britannia Internet magazine shows the various kingdoms of ancient Wales from the fifth through the eleventh centuries.
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Europe Index Maps by Region Index Return to the Medieval Atlas About the Medieval Atlas The Medieval Atlas is a directory of maps, charts, geographic drawings and illustrations, illuminations, and other cartographic representations of the world in general, and the geography of Europe in particular, during the Middle Ages. Both historical maps and period or "antique" maps are included. For more about this atlas, return to the

44. A Short Welsh History
Howel Harris, The Reform Acts, Education. Local Government, The Wales of Today,Outline of welsh history. © 2001 V Wales. For further details see About Us.
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V Wales.
A Short History of Wales by Owen M Edwards
A good introduction to the history of Wales. For a zip file (95kb) of this book please click here Introduction Wales The Wandering Nations ... About Us

45. MONTREAL WELSH HISTORY
add. to the Society History compilation, it would be greatly appreciated.Please contact the Web Master with details. Thank you. EXCUSE
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PRESENT

WELSH LINKS

NEWS FROM WALES

WELSH SOCIETIES
...
CÔR MEIBION CYMRAEG MONTRÉAL WELSH MALE CHOIR
Iwan Edwards New President Of The Montreal St David's Society with Mrs T.D. Pearce Past President Of The Society May 1969. If you have any pictures or stories of past presidents, functions or any thing of interest that we can add to the Society History compilation, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the Web Master with details Thank you EXCUSE US WHILE WE ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Web Master: Sidney John Watkins

PAST HISTORY
OF
THE ST DAVID'S SOCIETY
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
March 2, 1948.
February 25, 1952. March 1, 1952. February 11, 1953. ... March 3, 1964.

46. HJG: Welsh History Review - Cylchgrawn Hanes Cymru
Includes articles on varying aspects of welsh history.Editor(s) Kenneth O. Morgan. Publishers University of Wales Press....... Abbreviation
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WWW-Virtual Library The History Journals Guide
by Stefan Blaschke - Periodicals Directory -
The History Index Home Complete Index Electronical Index Chronological Index ... Announcements Journal Information Contact Search Last updated: 2002-12-11. Title: W elsh History Review - C ylchgrawn hanes Cymru Abbreviation: Description: Includes articles on varying aspects of Welsh history.
Available online Editor(s): Kenneth O. Morgan Publishers: University of Wales Press Start-End-Date: Frequency: biannually Language(s): English Welsh ISSN: Keyword(s): United Kingdom Website(s): Homepage of the publishers: tables of contents from 1996 to present 2. Homepage [ English German ] of the Magazine Stacks (with search engine): tables of contents from 1960 to present Hoempage of PCI Web : tables of contents from first issue to 1995 (only available to subscribing institutions)

47. First Minister Helps Celebrate Completion Of Historic Welsh Dictionary
FIRST MINISTER HELPS CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF HISTORIC welsh history,The first complete edition of Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru (the
http://www.wales.ac.uk/newpages/external/e954.asp
For Prospective Students For Current Students For Institutions For Alumni ... University Information
University Information
Shortcuts A - Z Index Search Study Enquiries Vacancies Documents Staff E-Mail Directory Colleges and Institutions Appeals Procedures University Press Dictionary Unit Gregynog Hall Gregynog Music Festival Welsh and Celtic Studies Guild of Graduates University Meeting Dates Virus Information UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Text-only Version Cymraeg
Contacting the University Services What's Happening at the University Studying at the University General Links
FIRST MINISTER HELPS CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF HISTORIC WELSH DICTIONARY The first complete edition of Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru (the University of Wales Dictionary of the Welsh Language) will be launched at noon today, Thursday 12 December 2002, by Rhodri Morgan, First Minister of the National Assembly for Wales, at the Assembly building in Cardiff Bay. The Dictionary, which is the first complete historical dictionary of the Welsh language, has been the major project of the University’s Board of Celtic Studies for 81 years, since work commenced in 1921. Publication began in 1950, with the fourth and final volume being completed in 2002.

48. Lleufer Thomas Welsh History Prize
LLEUFER THOMAS welsh history PRIZE, Related Links. The Prize is providedfrom the income of a sum of £200
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For Prospective Students For Current Students For Institutions For Alumni ... University Information
University Information
Shortcuts A - Z Index Search Study Enquiries Vacancies Documents Staff E-Mail Directory Colleges and Institutions Appeals Procedures University Press Dictionary Unit Gregynog Hall Gregynog Music Festival Welsh and Celtic Studies Guild of Graduates University Meeting Dates Virus Information UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Text-only Version Cymraeg
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LLEUFER THOMAS WELSH HISTORY PRIZE Related Links Make an E-mail Enquiry The Prize is provided from the income of a sum of £200 given to the University by Mr D Gethin Williams in memory of Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas MA (Oxf) Anrh/HonLLD (Wales), Junior Deputy-Chancellor 1915-17. The Prize consists of books to the value of £70 selected by the prize winner. The candidates for the Prize will be the students taking Welsh History as part of the examination for a degree with Honours; it will be awarded annually, in the case of sufficient merit, to the candidate who, in the opinion of the external examiner in Welsh History, has attained the highest standard. In the case of the equality of two candidates of adequate merit, the Prize may be divided.

49. London Welsh History
History. London Welsh has one of the longest and proudest historiesin Rugby Union. Although this website is getting on a bit too
http://www.london-welsh.co.uk/History/history.html
History
London Welsh has one of the longest and proudest histories in Rugby Union. Although this website is getting on a bit too, it only covers a tiny part of that period. But here are the details we have. London Welsh came through another season of encouraging wins and frustrating losses to finish 5th again. "Adrian Davies has in his first year experienced the highs and lows of coaching..yet he has comfortably kept the Club in the higher echelons of the 1st Division." John Dawes, President A season of consolidation enlivened by a good Cup run as London Welsh finished fifth in ADP2. London Welsh performed creditably in their first season in ADP2, finishing fourth and achieving our highest ever league placing. London Welsh achieved promotion from third place due to a league restructuring. A season to forget, both off and on the pitch, but the stats are here just in case you do want to be reminded. Don't look for too long, you'll only get depressed. This season was a success for the Welsh. For the second year in a row we won promotion (and we actually won it unlike six of the other seven Division 4 teams who were handed it because of the league restructuring). 30-Year Record 1966-1996 Highs and Lows of London Welsh Website: Holley O'Hara

50. BA Welsh History, School Of History, Faculty Of Environment - Trinity College Ca
School of History. Faculty of Environment. Courses. BA welsh history.Level 1 HSW105 Keeping the Legends Alive HSW106 The Origins of
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Trinity College Carmarthen The College Courses Contact ... Faculty of Environment
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BA Welsh History
Level 1 HSW105 Keeping the Legends Alive
HSW106 The Origins of Modern Wales 1530-1847
HSW107 The Age of Conquest 1063-1485

HSW108 A Nation Once Again? Wales 1847-1999 Level 2 HS-203 Perspectives on the Past
HS-205 The Practical Researcher
Level 3 HSW303 The Foundations of Modern Wales 1530-1735
HSW306 Protest, Religion and Industry: Welsh Society 1735-1914

HSW307 Medieval Wales
HSW308 Education in Wales and Britain 1811-1918

HSW309 The Evolution of the Rural Environment 1750-1939
HSW313 Twentieth-Century Wales

HSW319 Dissertation
HSW320 Imperial Wales? The Welsh and the British Empire HSW321 Culture, Politics and Nationalism: Welsh Nationalism in International Perspective ... Top of page HSW105 KEEPING THE LEGENDS ALIVE CREDITS: 10 CO-ORDINATOR: Mrs Catrin Stevens TEACHING METHODS: Lectures, seminars, tutorials and directed learning CONTENT This module will trace the formation of the Welsh people from the early Celts through Roman times and into the early medieval period. Particular attention will be paid to examining the sources for this period, including archaeological remains, material culture, the writings of Ranaus and early ‘historians’ such as Gildas and Nennuis, the lives of saints, myths and legends. The module will conclude with a discussion of the early Welsh laws which organised Welsh society on the eve of the Norman conquest. Field visits to relevant historical sites such as Castell Henllys hill fort, Caerleon Roman amphitheatre and St David’s cathedral will form an integral part of the course.

51. GENUKI : Contents - Of Various Welsh History Books
Contents of welsh history books. This is a selection Professor Gwyn Alf Williams.They really did see welsh history from two opposing viewpoints!
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/Contents.html
Wales Contents Cardiganshire Carmarthenshire ... Pembrokeshire Contents of Welsh history books This is a selection of books with introductory/review comments made about them by Glamorgan and Dyfed Mailing List subscribers, the contributors' names come ahead of their first submission.
Some entries contain a list of the chapter headings and/or a verbatim copy of the book's own introduction, many books are available for lookups on the South/West Wales Lookup Exchange , some also have an online index of names contained in them. Alphabetical list ofbook titles which appear on either of two pages Mary Jane Stephenson Return to top " History of Wales " by John Davies is *the* classic of course, and was written first in Welsh as "Hanes Cymru". Return to top 2.For those who find it a bit dry and academic try his later book "

52. GENUKI: Wales Topics - History
Documents in welsh history Medieval to 1993; Latin and Welsh transcriptionsand English transcriptions and translations. Time Line of welsh history.
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Wales Contents
Wales:- History
World Wide Wales tv Cyfraith Hywel Dda (Peniarth 28) A Latin version of the native Welsh law (known to scholars as 'Latin A') which is set quite apart from all other Welsh lawbooks by the series of illustrations in the text.
GAZETTEER OF MARKETS AND FAIRS IN ENGLAND AND WALES TO 1516
"The Gazetteer is a catalogue of markets and fairs in medieval England and Wales......The Gazetteer is valuable to those interested in all periods, as the markets and fairs established during the Middle Ages formed the core of the later network............" Wales History Timeline by Britannia.com Wales History Timeline by the BBC A Letter from Llywelyn ab Iorwerth Prince of Wales, to Stephen de Segrave co-regent for King Henry III of England, during the summer of 1230 PRO Manuscript SC1/11/58 Documents in Welsh History Medieval to 1993; Latin and Welsh transcriptions and English transcriptions and translations Time Line of Welsh History The Spartacus Educational website has provided some interesting material on Wales in Industrial Britain Tudor Wales and The Civil War in Wales A Brief History of Wales , by Peter N. Williams

53. Welsh History
Britannia.com Select era of history from the menu WALES A BRIEF HISTORY 1 The ofLiterature 7 Rebellion 8 Survival 9 Union with England 10 Welsh Bible 11
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National Flag of Wales The History of Wales
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Select era of history from the menu: WALES: A BRIEF HISTORY 1: The Beginning 2: A Sense of Wales 3: A Unified People 4: Norman Wales 5: Edwardian Conquest 6: The Flowering of Literature 7: Rebellion 8: Survival 9: Union with England 10: Welsh Bible 11: Continued Survival 12: Status Quo 13: Resurgence 14: Methodism 15: Industry 16: The Great Rising 17: New Struggle 19: Political Consciousness 20: Growth of Labour 21: Once More a Nation 22: First World War 23: A New Attitude 24: Anglo-Welsh 25: Anglo-Welsh Continued 26: Transformation 27: Turning the Tide 28: Continued Concern 29: Language Dilemma Continues 30: The Referendum of 97 31: Welsh in the New World 32: Patagonia 33: Down Under 34: Conclusion
Home
The Long Struggle for Identity:
The Story of Wales and its People

by Peter N. Williams, Ph.D.

54. The Magical Places Welsh History Quiz
welsh history. The people of Wales have a long and exciting historyand take great pride in their heritage. So, whether you live
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Welsh History
The people of Wales have a long and exciting history and take great pride in their heritage. So, whether you live in Wales, have spread the Welsh culture to far flung places, or just take an interest in Welsh history, try the quiz below to test your Welsh IQ!
When you're finished, click the button at the bottom of the page to get your score. 1. Which Welsh town is said to have held the court of King Arthur? Caersws
Caerleon
Caerhun
Pen-y-gaer 2. Offa's Dyke stretches all of the way between Prestatyn and the Severn Estuary close to Wye. How long is it? 27 miles
149 miles
513 miles
98 miles 3. Saint David, the Patron Saint of Wales, was consecrated Archbishop in which city? Jerusalem
Paris
Cardiff
London 4. A commission appointed by parliament in 1846 reported that the Welsh Language was 'the language of slavery'. What was the name of the highly controversial report they produced? Green Books Report
Red Books Report Black Books Report Blue Books Report 5. Dylan Thomas is probably the best known literary Welsh talent and produced many famous works during his life. But where did he die?

55. Hanes Cymru - Welsh History
Llyfrgell Chris Grooms Library Sarn Helen, Cellan, Ceredigion Roman Road,Cellan, Cardiganshire (© yr awdur / the author) Cymraeg English
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Llyfrgell Chris Grooms Library
Sarn Helen, Cellan, Ceredigion
Roman Road, Cellan, Cardiganshire
Cymraeg
English

56. Welsh History
Language, reading, history, geography, arithmetic and spelling were emphasized;and penmanship was not neglected. Schooling for those of Welsh parentage
http://www.rootsweb.com/~neadams/welsh.htm
The Welsh of Adams County
Adams County Historical Society
Historical News
Vol. 21, No 5, 1988 In the 1870's and 1880's several families from Wales homestead or bought land in Adams County. Among these early settlers were Evanes, Llewellyns, Williamses, and three brothers, Thomas T., William, and Owen Jones. One of the first to come to Adams County was Thomas T. Jones, who had been a slate cutter at the Nantille, Wales, quarries. In 1869, he had married Margaret Davies, the daughter of the manager of the Cwmllan Slate quarries, and they made their home at Rosehill, Talysarn. Thomas and Margaret with their infant son Thomas W. left home in 1871, and from Liverpool, England took passage to America. They went to a Welsh settlement at Old Man's Creek near Iowa City, Iowa. During their two years in Iowa, Thomas gained a knowledge of farming by working for Iowa farmers, and thus had both experience and an income to support his family. In March 1873, Thomas left his family which now included a daughter as well as a wife and a son. Alone, he went in search of land; traveled as far as Harvard, Nebraska, by train; and thereafter by foot into Webster County to the homestead of Dixie Jones, another Welshman. Jones is a very common Welsh name, and Tomas and Dixie were unrelated. However it was known that Kickie could be helpful in securing land for prospective settlers. Years later, a son of Thomas and a son of Dixie became friendly Hastings businessman.

57. WhereIs
Slate Valley welsh history. For information on that publication, emailwagsjan@sover.net . welsh history in other Vermont regions.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~vtwags/SlateValleyHistory.html
by Janice B. Edwards Poultney, Vermont - birthplace of the Welsh-American Genealogical Society, Inc. (WAGS) Poultney was chartered in 1761 by Benning Wentworth, the "Royal Governor of New Hampshire." For more information on its early development, see: First settled area - East Poultney
double click above for more details about Poultney history) The Mill > and foundries. In the last year of the 18th century, it became home to mill worker and owner, John Jones, his wife Barbara (Davis) Jones of Montgomeryshire, Wales and their sons, John and Richard, both sons having been born in Liverpool, England. In 1811, in a house which still stands and is occupied as a private residence east of the East Poultney Green, son George Jones was born as well as several other children. The family lived there until George was a young teen.
George Jones is Poultney's most famous native citizen. A writer, he was co-founder of The New York Times daily newspaper. He is also known for his breaking up of the Tweed Ring; his role in the building of the second Times Building when he was 75 years old; and the raising of the Fund which assured General U.S. Grant an income during the last years of the General's life. He was friends with another famous writer who came to Poultney and learned the printing trade in East Poultney's Northern Spectator Horace Greeley founder of the New York Tribune
Jones and Greeley remained friends throughout life and at one time worked jointly on the

58. Welsh History Review
The welsh history Review. Editor Kenneth O. Morgan Assistant Editor RalphA. Griffiths. ISSN 00432431. welsh history Review On Line Catchword/Ingenta.
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The Welsh History Review
Editor: Kenneth O. Morgan
Assistant Editor: Ralph A. Griffiths
Editorial Board
  • Professor R. R. DAVIES FBA (Chichele Professor), All Souls College, Oxford Professor R. J. EVANS FBA (Regius Professor), Oriel College, Oxford Professor ALED JONES (Sir John Williams Professor), University of Wales, Aberystwyth Dr. HUW PRYCE, University of Wales, Bangor
Two parts per annum (June and December). Annual subscription £13.00.
ISSN 0043-2431 Welsh History Review On Line Since its inception in 1960, the Welsh History Review has become firmly established as the most authoritative journal in its field. It is an invaluable medium for publishing the fruits of the steady upsurge of interest in the history of Wales in schools, colleges, universities and the media over the past thirty years. Both its readership and its contributors are truly international, including geographers, economists, philologists, sociologists, archaeologists and demographers as well as historians. Every issue includes articles on varying aspects of Welsh history, a large array of book reviews, obituaries and other special features where relevant. Each year a full checklist of publications relating to the history of Wales is given.
Contents
CONTENTS Volume 21 Part 2 December 2002
  • Gruffydd Ap Llywelyn, King Of Wales.

59. University Of Wales Press
welsh history Review Vol. 21 No. 2 (December 2002)(ISBN whr212) EditorKenneth O. Morgan Price £6.50. welsh history Review Vol. 21 No.
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60. Welsh History & Legend
MOCH PRYDERI (Pryderi's Pigs). THE HISTORY As told in the Mabinogion, The Welsh nationalEpic. here once was a king named Math who had a severe Celtic disorder.
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MOCH PRYDERI (Pryderi's Pigs) THE HISTORY
As told in the Mabinogion, The Welsh national Epic
here once was a king named Math who had a severe Celtic disorder. He could only live if his feet rested in the lap of a virgin, unless, of course, he was at war. Then he could roam anywhere at will. King Math had two nephews whose names were Gwydyon and Gilvaethwy. Gilvaethwy had wicked designs on the beautiful virgin Goewin, in whose lap Math rested his feet.
nable to get the beautiful Goewin alone so he could have his way with her, Gilvaethwy and his brother devised a plan to get Math to go to war. They had heard that a neighboring King, Pryderi had a very special herd of pigs (Moch) that belonged to him and to his people. Because their flesh was sweeter than that of Oxen, Pryderi had promised his people that the Moch(pigs) would make them rich, but that not one Mochyn (pig) would be touched until the herd had doubled in size.
wydyon and Gilvaethwy disguised themselves as bards and went to Pryderi's kingdom where, according to Welsh custom, they were invited to Pryderi's table to feast. They all recited poetry and ate and drank. After a flask or two too many Pryderi said that Gwydyon and Gilvaethwy's poetry was the best he ever heard and offered them a gift of whatever they wanted. Gwydyon and Gilvaethwy asked Pryderi if they could have his Moch. Pryderi of course said no, that the Moch belonged to his people and were to make them rich, but he said that after the herd had doubled in size, Pryderi would gladly give them some pigs. But Gwydyon and Gilvaethwy said they would give Pryderi something much more valuable then the pigs, and his people would be satisfied.

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