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Scotland's Disastrous Attempt at Empire

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Strategic Union: Scotland and England's Political Calculations

This chapter examines the impacts of the Darien scheme on the motivations for an England-Scotland union. It highlights the perceived threats from a Scottish empire and maritime power, framing the political unification as a vital strategy for England.

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