Cover for A Nation is Born by Michael B. Barry , John O'Byrne

A Nation is Born by Michael B. Barry , John O'Byrne

by Michael B. Barry

ISBN: 9780717198511

Published: 2023-09-15

Ireland

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.


Compare Prices

  • Liber Bookshop
    In Stock
    Checked: 7 days ago
    €23.95
    + €4.50 shipping (Free over €50)
    €28.45
    Visit Store
  • Dubray Books
    Out of Stock
    Checked: 5 days ago
    €26.99
    + €0.00 shipping (Free over €0)
    €26.99
    Visit Store
  • Vibes and Scribes
    In Stock
    Checked: 16 days ago
    €26.99
    + €5.95 shipping (Free over €50)
    €32.94
    Visit Store
  • O'Mahonys
    Unknown
    Checked: 19 days ago
    €26.99
    + €4.99 shipping (Free over €30)
    €31.98
    Visit Store