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John Bew Applies History to Foreign Policy-Making | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

The Secrets of Statecraft

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The Impact of the Coronation Oath on Irish Nationalism and Union

This chapter examines the conflicts tied to George III's coronation oath and its influence on events like Catholic emancipation in Ireland. It reflects on how the monarchy's unwavering promises shaped Irish nationalism and poses a question about the potential for improved historical outcomes had emancipation been pursued earlier.

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