Brief History Of The Isle Of Man

Sara Goodwins

£16.95 Each

"Set in the middle of the Irish Sea and surrounded by the U.K., yet not part of it, the Isle of Man remains proudly independent. A seafaring nation, with a parliament introduced by the Vikings, Mann maintains its own traditions, language and way of life. Famed for its record-breaking motorbike racing along domestic roads, the island's public transport takes things more slowly; its old trains and trams haven't changed much since Queen Victoria was on the throne.  The island was the fist country to give women the vote, introduce mandatory schooling 200 years befofe its neighbours, and is the only entire nation to be designated a Unesco Biosphere, and has a flourishing industry in precision enqineering.  Yet it remains traditional to greet the "little people" politely to ensure they allow travellers to cross the Fairy Bridge!  The Manx are rightly proud of their history and heritage and it is that which this book celebrates to the full!"