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A Nation is Born
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A Nation Is Born 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. The 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. With over 150 photographs gathered from archives around the country, accompanied by insightful and accessible commentary by historian Michael B. Barry, A Nation Is Born brings a fresh perspective on our history and our past to life in a compellingly real way.
* T&C: The winner will be asked to send John their black-and-white photo of choice, or a good scan of the image. Any original images will be returned to the winner after the recolouring. The final recoloured photo will be returned as a printed copy as well as a digital file. A higher resolution photo would be preferred, but John will advise if the winner’s first photo of choice is not suitable and find the best option for all parties.
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A Nation Is Born 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. The 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. With over 150 photographs gathered from archives around the country, accompanied by insightful and accessible commentary by historian Michael B. Barry, A Nation Is Born brings a fresh perspective on our history and our past to life in a compellingly real way.
* T&C: The winner will be asked to send John their black-and-white photo of choice, or a good scan of the image. Any original images will be returned to the winner after the recolouring. The final recoloured photo will be returned as a printed copy as well as a digital file. A higher resolution photo would be preferred, but John will advise if the winner’s first photo of choice is not suitable and find the best option for all parties.
80 Reward Points
Any purchases for more than €10 are eligible for free delivery anywhere in the UK or Ireland!
€26.99
80 Reward Points
Any purchases for more than €10 are eligible for free delivery anywhere in the UK or Ireland!
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A Nation Is Born 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. The 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. With over 150 photographs gathered from archives around the country, accompanied by insightful and accessible commentary by historian Michael B. Barry, A Nation Is Born brings a fresh perspective on our history and our past to life in a compellingly real way.
* T&C: The winner will be asked to send John their black-and-white photo of choice, or a good scan of the image. Any original images will be returned to the winner after the recolouring. The final recoloured photo will be returned as a printed copy as well as a digital file. A higher resolution photo would be preferred, but John will advise if the winner’s first photo of choice is not suitable and find the best option for all parties.
Product Details
ISBN9780717198511
FormatHardback
PublisherGILL BOOKS (21 September. 2023)
No. of Pages280
Weight1055
Language English
Dimensions 220 x 220 x 23