{"product_id":"dayton-m-spencer-a-king-s-vision-9798990940499","title":"A King's Vision","description":"A united kingdom was never inevitable. It was a vision-flawed, unfinished, and still contested today.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn A King's Vision: From the Union of Crowns to the Death of a Dream, historian Dr. Spencer M Dayton explores the sweeping arc of Britain's complex journey toward unity-from the ambitious hopes of King James VI \u0026amp; I in 1603 to the political tensions of the 21st century.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is not just the story of a king. It's the story of two nations-England and Scotland-struggling with identity, sovereignty, and survival across four centuries. Readers will uncover:The political and religious divisions that blocked James's vision of \"Great Britain\"The realities behind the 1707 Act of Union-and why it was far from a true unionThe impact of empire, rebellion, and war on national identityHow modern debates over devolution, Scottish independence, and Brexit reflect centuries-old tensions\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBlending scholarly insight with accessible storytelling, Dayton reveals how the dream of unity has always been shadowed by resistance-and why the questions James faced are still unresolved today.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for readers of British history, political science, and anyone seeking to understand the deep roots of today's constitutional crises.","brand":"Seraphic Quill House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53697576927574,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9798990940499_1.jpg?v=1778862948","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/dayton-m-spencer-a-king-s-vision-9798990940499","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}