David W. Moore (1951–)

This book reads like a textbook. The islands are laid out to devote a whole chapter to each geographical section of islands getting a complete and competent view under the microscope. Each chapter is dedicated to the earliest know history of the islands in question, to the modern issues each section of islands face in today's world. This book can be a stand alone to be grasped without knowing every bit of Anglo-Saxon, or Scandinavian history. This book would be great for a class dedicated to just the subject of the book, or it could be easily integrated into a much larger emphasis on island and archipelago culture on a global scale. The tone, language, and pace of the book is best suited for reference work, or a companion book for a more serious study of Irish, Scottish, Manx, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian culture with and emphasis on integration, absorption, and conformity. This book is not for everyone and is not what I would consider a "popular" book written for the masses, but it is well organized and written for a specific niche of history enthusiast.… (meer)

This is an excellent history of the British Isles surrounding the mainland of Great Britain. The book follows a format for each island are , giving a rich explanation of the history, economics, and politics of the regions. I feel like the book would be enjoyed by those with a basic understanding of British history rather than those who are a blank slate on the subject. While it was occasionally a little dry, it was an enjoyable read that made me interested in visiting a place or two in these far-flung locales.… (meer)