Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vii
4. NOTE ON STYLISTIC USAGE x
5. MAPS xiii
6. INTRODUCTION. Nations and Nation-States 1
7. CHAPTER 1. Dynastic Union 1469–1625 6
8. CHAPTER 2. Rebellion and Its Aftermath 1625–1707/1716 39
9. CHAPTER 3. Incorporating Unions 1707–1789 89
10. CHAPTER 4. Nations and States 1789–1860 133
11. CHAPTER 5. The Call for Home Rule 1860–1975 179
12. CHAPTER 6. Breaking Away? 1975–2017 225
13. Epilogue 265
14. Family Trees 274
15. NOTES 277
16. BIBLIOGRAPHY 306
17. INDEX 320