Burning the Union at Both Ends
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
210 pages
978-1-80425-281-9 (ISBN)
Description
In Burning the Union at Both Ends, Elliot Bulmer delves into the complex and often fraught relationship between Scotland and England, examining the constitutional challenges facing both nations.
As tensions rise and national identities clash, Bulmer poses
critical questions about the future of the United Kingdom.
Is independence the solution, or does it deepen existing divides?
Through a nuanced exploration of history, culture and
politics, he invites readers to reflect on the implications of
a fractured union. With insights that resonate in today's
turbulent political climate, Bulmer encourages a candid
dialogue about national identity, democracy and the
sacrifices required for unity or self-determination.
This thought-provoking book is essential for anyone seeking
to understand the evolving landscape of British politics.
As tensions rise and national identities clash, Bulmer poses
critical questions about the future of the United Kingdom.
Is independence the solution, or does it deepen existing divides?
Through a nuanced exploration of history, culture and
politics, he invites readers to reflect on the implications of
a fractured union. With insights that resonate in today's
turbulent political climate, Bulmer encourages a candid
dialogue about national identity, democracy and the
sacrifices required for unity or self-determination.
This thought-provoking book is essential for anyone seeking
to understand the evolving landscape of British politics.
Reviews / Votes
Dr W. Elliot Bulmer is one of the country's leading experts on constitutional matter. SUNDAY HERALDMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80425-281-9 (9781804252819)
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Burning the Union at Both Ends
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ELLIOT BULMER graduated with an MA in Arabic and Politics from the University of Edinburgh. He was commissioned as a Logistics Officer in the Royal Navy, where he saw service in Iraq as part of a psyops unit. After leaving the Navy, he completed a phd in Politics at the University of Glasgow while serving as Research Director of the Constitutional Commission, a Scottish charitable organisation for constitutional education and research. He now works for the Constitution Building Programme of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance in The Hague, Netherlands. He is the author of A Model Constitution for Scotland: Making Democracy Work in an Independent State (Edinburgh: Luath Press, 2011) and several articles in peer-reviewed academic journal articles on constitutional subjects, as well as being a frequent contributor to Scotland's constitutional debate in the print and online media.