Vikings in the Isle of Man - Softcover

"Thorough synthesis of the archaeological evidence -- a strong introduction to the period from a Manx perspective, with frequent comparisons and parallels." -- Mike Pitts, British Archaeology October 2008

This book presents, for the first time, for both specialist and general reader, a major survey of the Island in the period from the early tenth century to the middle of the eleventh century. The rich archaeological material - pagan grave-goods, silver-treasures, headland fortifications, farm-sites, inscribed and carved Christian memorial stones - and the wealth of evidence provided by runic inscriptions, place-names and institutions, provide a unique picture of a vibrant society striving to be ever more politically and economically powerful.