How a dynasty of sea kings built a maritime empire
In short: Explore the forgotten history of the Kingdom of Man and the Hebrides. This video reveals how rulers used coastal fortresses and naval power to command the Irish Sea for two centuries.
Andrew McDonald uncovers the rise and fall of a medieval empire centered on a small island in the Irish Sea. The dynasty maintained control through rugged cliffside fortresses and strategic control of the seaways, engaging in epic battles to consolidate their maritime kingdom over a 200-year period.
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