In 1805, the Lord Chief Justice of England described Parliament's forced purchase of the sovereignty of the Isle of Man as 'one of the most corrupt jobs ever witnessed in Parliament.'

The groundbreaking new book, The Crime of Crown Dependency, tells the story of that corrupt job and the island nation that still perseveres despite its “Crown dependency”.

The story of the most significant event in a nation’s history has never been told, this book puts that right.

But in today's modern world, just a book is not enough.

Revestment 1765 is a wholly interactive guide to everything described in the accompanying book and more.


Constantly evolving, within this site you will find the details of the people, places and events that make the Isle of Man the unique place it is. There are activities aimed at classrooms and home. Links to invaluable resources about history, language and culture.