Visitors' Historic Britain: The Isle of Man - Stone Age to Swinging Sixties (Paperback)

The reader will perhaps be surprised to learn that the tiny Isle of Man, midway between the coasts of Lancashire and Northern Ireland, is one of the richest historic landscapes in Europe. Packed into its 225 square miles are dramatic stories of Bronze Age conflict, Viking warriors, Medieval kings, smugglers, maritime and railway history, wartime airfields and even a pirate radio station. Add to that the Island's unique motorsport heritage (on two, three and four wheels), and you have a combination unrivalled anywhere in the British Isles. Whatever your passion, or whichever historical period appeals to you, the Isle of Man will have something fascinating to offer. Packed with illustrations, and using first-hand accounts to enhance the narrative, this book takes the reader on a chronological journey through the island's history, before offering a series of guided tours which pick up the highlights of each district. From Bronze Age hill forts, to Medieval castles. From heritage railways, to historic quaysides. From award-winning museums, to country mansions, the Isle of Man has it all. Let this book be your guide to historic Britain's best-kept secret, as you explore a place untouched by the hectic pace of 21st century life, where heritage is, quite literally, to be found around every corner.

General

Imprint:	Pen & Sword History
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Visitors' Historic Britain
Release date:	April 2020
Authors:	Matthew Richardson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-5267-2077-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5267-2077-9
Barcode:	9781526720771

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