History Of The Isle Of Man, With A Comparative View Of The Past And Present State Of Society And Manners, Containing Also Biographical Anecdotes Of Eminent Persons Connected With That Island - Softcover

A. Bullock, H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 935444153X ISBN 13: 9789354441530

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2021

Inhaltsangabe

Few places reward close historical attention like the Isle of Man, and few guides are as richly informed as H. A. Bullock. History lives in these pages. First published in the nineteenth century, History Of The Isle Of Man offers a detailed isle of man history book that moves beyond dates and battles to examine the changing fabric of island life. Bullock sets past alongside present, creating a comparative portrait of isle of man social history and the shifting manners and customs of the Isle of Man, from traditional rural communities to the patterns of Victorian era Manx society. Along the way, he weaves in vivid biographical sketches of Manx figures, illuminating character as much as event. Combining narrative flair with the rigour of a british local history study, this volume serves both as a rich social history reference book and as a window into celtic islands social history and the wider maritime communities of the British Isles. It speaks directly to curious general readers, to collectors of classic non-fiction, and to those exploring roots and relationships: an invaluable resource for local history researchers, and for genealogists and family historians tracing Manx connections in the 19th century Isle of Man and beyond. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for todays and future generations. More than a reprint - a collectors item and a cultural treasure.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 935444153X
• ISBN 13: 9789354441530
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 482
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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