This important historical document provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Irish Union of 1801. Written by Arthur O'Connor, who was himself involved in the negotiations, the memoir offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in Irish and British history. In addition to O'Connor's own account, the book includes the examinations of O'Connor and his colleague Thomas Emmet before the secret committees of the Houses of Lords and Commons.

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