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.

About the Author

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.

Reviews

'an accessible and well written account of over eight centuries of the island's history that also appears to be superbly researched'

-- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland *

'an easy-to-read account, clearly set out, enabling the reader to dip in and out of the narrative'

-- Allison Fox * Current Archaeology *

'A good introduction to Manx history and Clarkson has been particularly impressive in his ability to create a coherent account of the pre-Viking period'

-- Alex Woolf * Mariner's Mirror *



Book Information
ISBN 9781910900802
Author Tim Clarkson
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint John Donald Short Run Press
Publisher John Donald Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 18mm