{"title":"Books by John O'Byrne","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780717198511","title":"A Nation is Born","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Nation Is Born\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates a formative period in the history of the Irish state: the fifteen years during which we emerged from the rubble of wars and violence and set up as a fledgling country while establishing a diplomatic presence on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photos presented here have been painstakingly hand-colourised by photographer John O’Byrne, infusing energy into this often-overlooked time: the election of the country’s first governments; the mammoth Shannon hydroelectric scheme; a stunning Eucharistic Congress; scenes of cottage industry and rural Irish life; and ending with the uncertain rumblings of war in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 150 photographs gathered from archives around the country, accompanied by insightful and accessible commentary by historian Michael B. Barry, \u003cem\u003eA Nation Is Born\u003c\/em\u003e brings a fresh perspective on our history and our past to life in a compellingly real way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43409084022962,"sku":"9780717198511","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780717198511.jpg?v=1786015249"},{"product_id":"9781804580677","title":"The Emergency in Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eVividly captures wartime Ireland through over 200 hand-colorized photos, revealing everyday life during extraordinary times with insightful captions by historian Michael B. Barry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Emergency in Colour brings wartime Ireland to life in dramatic color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough extensive research, the photos presented here have been painstakingly hand-colorized by photographer John O’Byrne, showing what life on the island was like in extraordinary times. There are over 200 photographs from across the country, many of which have never been published before, all of them accompanied by fascinating and accessible captions from historian Michael B. 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Through over 200 colourised photographs, the book captures the hardship and the humour, and the toil and the togetherness of life on the land.   A heartfelt celebration of the Irish countryside and those who shaped it is a tribute to the fields, the families and the fierce resilience at the heart of rural Ireland.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307672482165,"sku":"9781804583135","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804583135_8728f1e2-c141-4a7b-93b7-33a2bc67d138.jpg?v=1786028000"},{"product_id":"9780717195862","title":"The Irish Civil War in Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is the story of Ireland’s Civil War in colour – a defining moment in Irish history brought to life for the first time in hand-coloured photographs. The events of 1922–1923 are revealed using photographs painstakingly hand-coloured by John O’Byrne. His attention to detail gives a vivid authenticity that brings the events alive. Many of these photographs, carefully selected from archives and private collections, have never been published before. They carry informative captions by Michael B. Barry, based on extensive historical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated book gives a fresh perspective to the conflict. If you want a better understanding of the story of the Irish Civil War, this is the book for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311869899125,"sku":"9780717195862","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780717195862_f947f9cf-d45f-4236-b8a2-6b62bff03c5d.jpg?v=1786015216"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-john-obyrne.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}