A Visitor’s Guide To The Medieval Kingdoms Of Man And The Isles, 1066-1275
By R. Andrew McDonald
Manx National Heritage
ISBN: 978-0-901106-97-1
Manx National Heritage is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of ‘A Visitor’s Guide To The Medieval Kingdoms Of Man And The Isles, 1066-1275’, a new book by Professor R. Andrew McDonald.
Andrew’s new book provides a straightforward introduction to the history, archaeology, and built heritage of the forgotten Kingdoms of Man and the Isles, tracing important historical events, individuals, and themes, and identifying and exploring significant historical sites and monuments of the period, many of which are still visible and accessible today.
Discussions of sites and their medieval context in the Isle of Man as well as elsewhere in the kingdom, sit alongside new translations of key historical documents, maps, tables, timelines and illustrations all of which help bring the world of the sea kings vividly to life.
Professor McDonald explains, “Whether you are an armchair tourist, first-time visitor, seasoned traveller, student, or enthusiast, this book is a modern visitor’s companion to these lost medieval maritime kingdoms.”
Click here to purchase the book from the Manx Heritage Society
To celebrate the launch, Professor McDonald will host a lunchtime talk and book signing at the Manx Museum on Wednesday 23 August. He will talk about the development of the book, the main topics covered and how significant the time was for the Island. Click here for details.
R. Andrew McDonald is a Professor at Brock University, where his research focuses on the Isle of Man and the role it played in the sea kingdom established by the Vikings.
A Visitor’s Guide To The Medieval Kingdoms Of Man And The Isles, 1066-1275
By R. Andrew McDonald
Manx National Heritage
ISBN: 978-0-901106-97-1
Manx National Heritage is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of ‘A Visitor’s Guide To The Medieval Kingdoms Of Man And The Isles, 1066-1275’, a new book by Professor R. Andrew McDonald.
Andrew’s new book provides a straightforward introduction to the history, archaeology, and built heritage of the forgotten Kingdoms of Man and the Isles, tracing important historical events, individuals, and themes, and identifying and exploring significant historical sites and monuments of the period, many of which are still visible and accessible today.
Discussions of sites and their medieval context in the Isle of Man as well as elsewhere in the kingdom, sit alongside new translations of key historical documents, maps, tables, timelines and illustrations all of which help bring the world of the sea kings vividly to life.
Professor McDonald explains, “Whether you are an armchair tourist, first-time visitor, seasoned traveller, student, or enthusiast, this book is a modern visitor’s companion to these lost medieval maritime kingdoms.”
Click here to purchase the book from the Manx Heritage Society
To celebrate the launch, Professor McDonald will host a lunchtime talk and book signing at the Manx Museum on Wednesday 23 August. He will talk about the development of the book, the main topics covered and how significant the time was for the Island. Click here for details.
R. Andrew McDonald is a Professor at Brock University, where his research focuses on the Isle of Man and the role it played in the sea kingdom established by the Vikings.
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