John Toland and the Druids on the Isle of Man
Abstract
This article examines the historical study of the Druids on the Isle of Man. It explores a variety of writers’ characterisations of the Druids and Man’s place in the ‘Celtic’ world from the sixteenth century to today, with an especial focus on John Toland. Although ideas about the Druids grew more from guesswork than clear evidence, they were crucial in defining Manx identity and history, with enduring effects into the present.
Citation
McArthur , E D 2023 , ' John Toland and the Druids on the Isle of Man ' , Isle of Man Studies , vol. XVIII , pp. 133-144 .
Publication
Isle of Man Studies
Status
Peer reviewed
Type
Journal article
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Funding: The author received a Marshall Cubbon bursary from IoMNHAS in support of his research.Collections
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