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The term Unionist compromises those who support fervently the political union between [[Northern Ireland]] and | The term Unionist compromises those who support fervently the political union between [[Northern Ireland]] and Great Britain. The Unionist movement developed after the famous nationalist uprising of 1798 conducted by [[Wolfe Tone]]. After the declaration of the Irish independence and the division of the island, the Unionist movement only prevailed in the area of what is nowadays known as Northern Ireland. | ||
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The term Unionist compromises those who support fervently the political union between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The Unionist movement developed after the famous nationalist uprising of 1798 conducted by Wolfe Tone. After the declaration of the Irish independence and the division of the island, the Unionist movement only prevailed in the area of what is nowadays known as Northern Ireland.
Sources
Boyce, David George. The Irish question and British Politics. Basingstoke, Macmillian Education, 1988.
Chub, Basil. The government and politics of Ireland. London, Oxford University Press, 1974.