< b >The Land of Home Rule offers a clear look at the Isle of Man’s history and government. It explains how a small island’s laws and loyalties shaped its place in a larger British world.
This concise study traces the island’s constitutional development, its courts, and its relationship with the Crown. It surveys the forces that influenced Manx governance from ancient times through the Restoration, showing how power was exercised and contested without becoming a separate kingdom.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of a small island, exploring its origins from prehistoric times through the age of myth and legend. The author examines the island's physical geography, arguing that its location and landscape have profoundly shaped its cultural development and political history. The book explores how the island was likely settled by a pre-Aryan race known as Iberians, followed by successive waves of Celtic migrations. The author then introduces the reader to the age of myth and legend, exploring the influence of pagan beliefs, as well as the arrival of Christianity with the advent of St. Patrick. The book then moves on to discuss the influence of Druidism on the island, and the lasting impact of its historical presence in the island's folklore and customs. By examining the island's unique historical development, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the complexities of identity, cultural interaction, and the legacy of beliefs across the British Isles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330767429_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330767429
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330767429
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330767429
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