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The Making of the United Kingdom 1660 - 1830
The Making of the United Kingdom 1660 1830 Author:Jim Smyth, Jim Smyth, Peter Denley On the 300th anniversary of the birth of the United Kingdom, this is a topical history of its parts. This volume includes discussion of society and economy alongside analysis of contemporary politics and religion. It integrates the different national stories into an authoritative account of the creation of the modern British State, showing the ... more »common and distinct experiences of the four nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The author explores the current state of the union and Irish relations, Scottish devolution, threats to the Welsh identity, and the politics of Northern Ireland. For those interested in British history.« less