THE EMERGENCE OF GREAT BRITAIN
Keywords:
Union of the Crowns, Act of Union 1707, United Kingdom, Scotland, England, Ireland, political integration, British history.Abstract
The emergence of Great Britain as a unified political entity is a complex historical process shaped by political, economic, and cultural transformations. This article examines the key events and developments leading to the formation of Great Britain, focusing on the Union of the Crowns (1603), the Act of Union (1707), and the Union with Ireland (1801). By analyzing historical sources and the socio-political context, the study highlights the motivations behind the unifications, the consequences for national identity, and the modern implications of these unions.
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