In 1603, England and Scotland came together and Great Britain was created. But how did this union last when so many others in Europe have failed? This volume pr
Two national identities had established themselves by the end of the 11th century in, respectively, the north and south of Britain. The larger southern nation m
The Handbook of Scottish Politics provides a detailed overview of politics in Scotland, looking at areas such as elections and electoral behaviour, public polic
Typical accounts of Anglo-Scottish relations during the 14th century tends to present a sustained period of bitter enmity. However, this book shows that the sit
This book traces the background to the Treaty of Union of 1707, explains why it happened and assesses its impact on Scottish society, including the bitter strug