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The Union of 1707: How Scotland Joined Britain
Episode 273 explores the pivotal moment in 1707 when the Kingdoms of Scotland and England merged into Great Britain. While previous episodes covered the Darien disaster and the Jacobite risings, this conversation focuses on the political mechanics behind the Treaty of Union. We examine the role of the Articles of Agreement, the controversial bribery of MPs with 'Aberdeen's Bribes,' and the fierce opposition led by figures like John Hamilton of Bangour. Lucas and Luna discuss how the Scottish Parliament voted to dissolve itself, granting English merchants access to colonial…
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