The Civil Constitution of the Isle of Man Since the 1765 Revestment
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- Name
- The Civil Constitution of the Isle of Man Since the 1765 Revestment
- Description
- A detailed scholarly analysis of constitutional and administrative changes in the Isle of Man following the 1765 Revestment (transfer of sovereignty from the Duke of Atholl to the Crown). Covers the evolution of the governorship, judiciary, legislature (Tynwald Court and House of Keys), revenue control, and the gradual expansion of insular self-governance from 1765 to 1900. Examines key moments including the 1866 financial settlement with the Treasury, the Keys' evolution toward electoral representation, and the modernization of courts and administration.
- Related To
- Robert Fargher
- James Brown
- Thomas Wilson
- James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
- Sir James Gell
- John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
- Type
- Financial Data
- Type
- Published Reference Work
- Language
- English