The British Union: A Critical Edition and Translation of David Hume of Godscroft's De Unione Insulae Britannicae

Abstract

Contents: Introduction The Scottish Commonwealth: from George Buchanan to David Hume Britain's lost Renaissance: from citizen to subject David Hume and radical Britain The De Unione and its fate Book One Book Two: Andrew Melville's letter To the reader The necessity of a union founded on mutual love The name: Britannia Emblems and insignia Treaties and ordinances The councils The Parliament Offices Currency Commerce Laws and the courts Immunities and privileges Association Exhortation Marriage Education Colonies Religion The oath A British order of knighthood Triennial visits Society Prayers for Britain Summary of the argument Apologia Bibliography Index.

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