{"title":"Books by Chris Lawlor","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781803997032","title":"The Little Book of Kildare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eKildare’s highest point is Cupidstown Hill near Kilteel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSt Brigid, the patroness of Ireland, was buried in Kildare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen built, the magnificent Castletown House near Celbridge was the largest private residence in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe origins of Guinness can actually be traced to County Kildare, not Dublin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Little Book of Kildare\u003c\/em\u003e is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this historic county.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere you will find out about Kildare’s great houses and historic towns, its monastic heritage, its literary traditions and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Kildare and its and colourful vibrant past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reliable reference and a quirky guide, this book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56306940084597,"sku":"9781803997032","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781803997032_7f803c0e-6871-4191-993a-e1a1bda36c22.jpg?v=1786027332"},{"product_id":"9781803998169","title":"Robert Barton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Childers Barton was one of the most enigmatic figures to emerge from the Irish Revolution, and his place in history was assured when he signed the Anglo-Irish treaty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Although he was a confidante of de Valera, Barton accepted the terms on offer in 1921. He voted for the document in both the Cabinet and the Dáil, recommending the treaty to the House in his Treaty Debate speech. Subsequently, however, he took the anti-treaty side in the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough he was central to the birth of the nation, Barton has remained understudied and neglected. This first study of his life focuses on his role during the Irish Revolution, charting his political journey from a Unionist background, through Home Rule and Dual Monarchism, to Republicanism and his later anti-treaty stance. Using multiple sources, including extensive archival material, this book traces the life, times and legacy of a remarkable revolutionary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307504513397,"sku":"9781803998169","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781803998169_4c0348d4-a213-42ff-9be2-34a9b0795342.jpg?v=1786027388"},{"product_id":"9781837050970","title":"The Little History of Wicklow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounty Wicklow’s landscape is dotted with pre-Christian sites – Baltinglass is known as the ‘Hillfort Capital of Ireland’.\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Patrick landed in Wicklow in 432 AD and the county also boasts ecclesiastical sites, the most impressive being Glendalough. Following the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1169–70, Normans occupied the lowlands, but native Irish inhabited the uplands, leading to conflict throughout the Middle Ages. Wicklow became the last county to be shired in 1606.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWicklow witnessed more violence through the seventeenth century, and it was only after 1700 that the elite felt safe enough to build great houses such as Powerscourt and Russborough. Wicklow was in turmoil during the 1798 rebellion. Economic recovery was halted by the tragedy of Famine. Later in the nineteenth century, the Parnells led the Home Rule movement, the Land League and the Ladies’ Land League. The twentieth century saw war, revolution and hardship before better times arrived after 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeticulously researched, this clear, user-friendly book is an invaluable resource which will appeal to everyone interested in the history of County Wicklow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369301651829,"sku":"9781837050970","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781837050970_a75ebffd-528a-47d0-8cc6-a2b98068b702.jpg?v=1786027898"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-chris-lawlor.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}