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A Mighty Fleet and the King's Power: The Isle of Man, AD 400 to 1265
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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A Mighty Fleet and the King's Power: The Isle of Man, AD 400 to 1265
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Tim Clarkson
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | British and Irish History
Archaeology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781910900802
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| Classifications | Dewey:942.7901 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
8pp b/w plates
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
John Donald Publishers Ltd
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| Imprint |
John Donald Short Run Press
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| NZ Release Date |
13 July 2023 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Situated in the middle of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is like a stepping-stone between the lands that surround it. In medieval times, it played an important role in the histories of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. This book explores the first part of that turbulent era, tracing the story of the Isle of Man from the fifth to the thirteenth centuries. It looks at the ways in which various peoples - Britons, Scots, Irish, English and Scandinavians - influenced events in Man over a period of more than 800 years. A large portion of the book is concerned with the Vikings, a group whose legacy - in place names, old burial mounds and finely carved stones - is such a vivid element in the Manx landscape today.
Author Biography
Tim Clarkson gained a PhD in medieval history (2003) from the University of Manchester and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He is the author of many books on medieval history including Scotland's Merlin, The Picts: A History, The Makers of Scotland and Aethelflaed: Lady of the Mercians.
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