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From the rubble of the War of Independence and the Civil War, the Irish Free State emerged as a fledgling nation and quickly went about establishing itself at home and abroad – constitutionally, institutionally, politically and culturally. Combining extensive research by Michael B. Barry and painstakingly hand-colourised photographs by John O’Byrne, A Nation Is Born brings a unique, fresh perspective to a fascinating and defining time in Irish history.
John O’Byrne is a professional photographer and colouriser, specialising in colourising military scenes from the early twentieth century. Michael and John’s first collaboration, The Irish Civil War in Colour, was a bestseller and shortlisted for an Irish Book Award.
Michael B. Barry is a historian and the author of many books.