William Camden's historical account of the succession of rulers and ownership of the Isle of Man from Alexander III of Scotland through the Stanley family, covering the medieval and early modern periods. Traces the island's transfer between Scottish, English, and noble hands, including the key role of William de Montacute, Edward II, Robert Bruce, Henry IV, and ultimately the Stanley earls of Derby. Provides important context for understanding pre-1765 Manx constitutional and territorial claims.