State of the Union Unionism and the Alternatives in the United Kingdom Since 1707

This is a major new examination of Unionism in the UK. These two leading scholars draw on fresh analyses, based on both political leaders and ordinary people, to demonstrate how the concept of Unionism has driven UK politics since the eighteenth century. As the United Kingdom stands on the brink of devolution, this book provides a timely examination of exactly where Unionism has led.