ABSTRACT
Wales in Chapter 9. Although only a narrow stretch of water separates Britain from the Continent of Europe, this has been sufficient to give the British:
a strong maritime outlook with interests extending to all corners of the globe, while the naval heritage is an important part of Britain’s tourist appeal
a cultural identity quite distinct from other west Europeans; the ‘Narrow Seas’ are often stormy and in the past have acted as a barrier against invaders from the European mainland.
