Prof Bill Miller and Dr Tam Dalyell - The Death of Unionism?

Prof Bill Miller and Dr Tam Dalyell - The Death of Unionism? Nationalism and Devolution since circa 1950

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Only in the second half of the twentieth century did Scottish nationalism become a major political force. This lecture focused on that period, examining the development and impact of Nationalism in Scotland and the likely implications for the future of the Union. This lecture was recorded on Tuesday 13 March 2007 in McEwan Hall Edinburgh.

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