The Isle of Man, 1405-1830 - Social and Economic History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781837651788)

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 by which the Island's lordship was returned to the English crown.

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.

Author: Tim Thornton
ISBN-10: 1837651787
ISBN-13: 9781837651788
Publisher: Boydell Press
Language: English
Published: 06/24/2025
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover