According to the University of Wales web site:
After a decade of hard work, The Academi Encyclopaedia of Wales has been launched and the first Minister and the Minister for Heritage have congratulated everyone connected with this historic project.
The Academi Encyclopaedia of Wales is a joint project between the University of Wales Press and Academi, the Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society for Authors, and has significant financial support from the National Lottery via the Arts Council of Wales.
Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru / University of Wales Press
First Minister Rhodri Morgan, said:
“I’d like to acknowledge the efforts of everyone who has worked on this project, especially the Editors.
It was a labour of love to evaluate every element of Wales in one book.
The Encyclopaedia of Wales (entitled Gwyddoniadur Cymru yr Academi Gymreig) will be a excellent source for everyone who has an interest in Wales and the Welsh.”
Rhodri Glyn Thomas, the Minister for Heritage said:
“John Davies, Nigel Jenkins, Menna Baines and Peredur Lynch have completed a stupendous Herculean task by creating this volume.
It is a partnership, not just between the University of Wales Press and Academi, but between several organisations and individuals.
I fully support the Encyclopaedia ‘s description of itself as The first and last great book of Wales. No home should be without one.“
The publication is a joint project between the University of Wales Press and the Academi and is supported by a significant lottery grant from The Arts Council of Wales.
Separate English and Welsh versions of the Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales will be available at £65 each.
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