Mike Burke
 finishes off his five part series on the theme of Irish Unity and the methods being suggested to thwart it by providing the references consulted for the piece.  

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⏮ Mike Burke has lectured in Politics and Public Administration in Canada for over 30 years.

Stealing Irish Unity: The Repertoire of Thieves @ Part 5

Mike Burke
 finishes off his five part series on the theme of Irish Unity and the methods being suggested to thwart it by providing the references consulted for the piece.  

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⏮ Mike Burke has lectured in Politics and Public Administration in Canada for over 30 years.

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