William of Malmesbury on Norse Kings and the Mevanian Islands (1125)

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William of Malmesbury on Norse Kings and the Mevanian Islands (1125)
Description
Extract from William of Malmesbury's 12th-century chronicle covering Norse succession and Magnus of Norway's conquest of the Orkney and Mevanian (Hebridean/Manx) islands circa 1098. Provides medieval historical context for Norse control of the Irish Sea islands and early medieval governance structures relevant to pre-Revestment Manx history.
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Isle of Man
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Ireland
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Published Reference Work
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English (with parallel Latin text)