The struggle for Manx democracy
Publication date : 2016
Author or editor: Fyson, Robert, Dr
Notes: To time in with the 150th anniversary of the first popular elections to Tynwald, Robert Fyson reproduces [Isle of Man Times editor] James Brown’s newly-rediscovered prison diary in full, and traces a series of events which were far from predictable - including the introduction of votes for women, in which the Isle of Man led the world.
ISBN/ISSN: 9780993157837
Language: English
Physical description: 269 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. ; pbk.
Item name: book
Collection: Library
ID number: M 42919
Classification: F.64/FYS
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- James Brown, founder of the Isle of Man Times
- James Brown (founder of the Isle of Man Times) imprisoned in Castle Rushen Gaol
- Typescript transcription of diary of James Brown when incarcerated in Castle Rushen, Castletown in 1864
- Diary of newspaper editor James Brown whilst imprisoned in Castle Rushen gaol, Castletown as a 'political prisoner' with additional scrapbook-style inserts about Brown and other family members