Balleine's History of Jersey

by Joan Stevens, Marguerite Syvret, George Reginald Balleine

Book Overview

Jersey has a remarkable history, especially during the many centuries since it became an exposed, surviving outpost of Duke William's Duchy, within sight of France yet attached to the English Crown. More than most mainland people, its inhabitants are fiercely conscious of their special identity and history; while more than most islanders they are aware of the uniqueness of their heritage, produced by the interaction of two cultures and two rich sources...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1860776507
• ISBN13: 9781860776502
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Phillimore & Company
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.2" x 9.6"