The Probability, Causes, and Consequences of an Union Between Great Britain and Ireland: Discussed: With Strictures on an Anonymous Pamphlet, in Favour of the Measure, Supposed to Be Written by a

The Probability, Causes, And Consequences Of An Union Between Great Britain And Ireland: Discussed: With Strictures On An Anonymous Pamphlet, In Favour Of The Measure, Supposed To Be Written By A Gentleman High In Office. By The Rev. Dennis Taaffe. This edition presents a historical political tract in which Taaffe argues against a political union between Ireland and Great Britain, critiquing the arguments of its proponents. The text examines the feasibility and desirability of such a union, addressing whether the British minister could achieve it and its potential benefits. It warns against reliance on foreign interference, condemns sectarian strife, and asserts that union would undermine Irish independence, elevate patronage and power, and threaten civil liberties. The work situates the Irish question within broader debates over reform, religious rights, and national identity, contrasting English influence with Ireland’s sovereignty while offering a historically informed critique of imperial policy and its consequences for Ireland.