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This is the first comprehensive modern account of the history of the Isle of Man, through the years between the establishment of the Stanley lordship early in the fifteenth century and the Revestment of 1830. Focusing on social and economic aspects, it traces developments in society, economy, religion and the Island church, education and literacy, daily life, arts and culture, and landscape and the built environment. Generously illustrated, it explores demographic changes, charts the growth of trade, and surveys social and cultural change including the changing status of the Manx language. It discusses disputes over land ownership, considers improvements in agriculture and fishing, and examines the encouragement of industry. Throughout the book emphasises the distinctiveness of the Manx experience, connected to, but different from the history of England, and of Scotland and Ireland.

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Author:   Tim Thornton ,  Professor Harold Mytum ,  Michael Hoy
Publisher:   Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Imprint:   Boydell & Brewer
Weight:   0.666kg
ISBN:  

9781837651788

ISBN 10:   1837651787
Pages:   478
Publication Date:   24 June 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction - Catriona Mackie 1. Society and Economy in the Stanley Period - J.R. Dickinson, incorporating contributions by Nigel G. Crowe and J.R. Roscow 2. Religion and the Island Church - Nigel Yates, incorporating contributions by Frances Coakley, Peter Davey, Tim Grass, Priscilla Lewthwaite, Pat McClure and Jennifer Platten 3. Daily Life - Michael Hoy, incorporating contributions by Kit Gawne, Nick Johnson, Chris Pageand Jennifer Platten 4. Arts and Culture - Fenella Bazin, incorporating contributions by Mike Clague, Ulla Corkill, Yvonne Cresswell, Colette Davies, Michael Hoy, Sue King, Christopher Lewin, Catriona Mackie, Stephen Miller and Tim Thornton 5. Landscape and the Built Environment - Catriona Mackie, incorporating contributions by Nigel G. Crowe, Peter Davey, Andrew C.C. Johnson and Patricia Tutt Conclusion - Catriona Mackie Appendix I: Lords of Man - 1405-1830 Appendix II: Bishops of Sodor and Man - 1405-1830 Appendix III: Abbots of Rushen - 1408-1540 Bibliography Index

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Tim Thornton is Deputy Vice-Chancellor of and a Professor of History at the University of Huddersfield Harold Mytum is Professor of Archaeology and Director of the Centre for Manx Studies at the University of Liverpool Michael Hoy is a Research Assistant in the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Huddersfield

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