This Book Examines The Range And Complexity Of Unionist Political Identities, Ideas And Beliefs In The Non-english Parts Of The United Kingdom In The Mid-twentieth Century. It Discusses The Careers Of Eight Politicians From Scotland, Wales And Northern Ireland And Uncovers The Varieties Of Unionism That Held The Multi-national Uk Together. Challenging The Idea That Britain Was In The Process Of Breaking Up, It Argues That The Union Provided A Focus For Loyalty In The United Kingdom That Contributed To The Continuing Formation Of Identities Of Britishness. Contents; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Introduction: Unionist Lives; 1 Scotland And The Union; 2 Scotland And Westminster: The Unionism Of Walter Elliot (1888-1958); 3 Our Good And Faithful Friend: Tom Johnston (1881-1965); 4 Empire, Europe And The Union: Lady Priscilla Tweedsmuir (1915-1978); 5 Wales And The Union; 6 The First Family Of Wales: The Lloyd George Children In British Politics; 7 The Unofficial Prime Minister Of Wales: Huw T. Edwards (1892-1970); 8 Northern Ireland: The Union And Devolution; 9 Ulster's Ramsay Macdonald? Harry Midgley (1892-1957) 10 Fur-coat Unionism: Dame Dehra Parker (1882-1963)conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index By P. Ward. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 223-236) And Index. English