The Isle of Man is a small island off the northwest coast of England in the Irish Sea. Though heavily influenced by nearby England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland, it possesses a distinct culture all its own that is reflected in everything from its language, Manx, to its independent parliament, the Tynwald, a legacy of Viking rule." A" "New History of the Isle of Man" takes a fascinating, in-depth look at the island's past.
The first volume of the series" "comprises a natural history of the island from some 500 million years ago to the present day. Beginning with the story of the first...