{"title":"Emmet O'Connor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Emmet O'Connor, an acclaimed historian celebrated for his insightful contributions to the categories of History and Military. Emmet O’Connor has earned a reputation for bringing complex historical narratives to life with clarity and depth, making his books accessible to both avid history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his standout works is \u003cem\u003eRotten Prod\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of Irish labour history wrapped in the broader context of socio-political changes. O'Connor expertly weaves together personal stories and larger historical movements, offering readers a vivid panorama of Ireland’s past. His meticulous research and engaging narrative style make his books not only informative but also a pleasure to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into a new area of interest or expanding your current understanding of history and military studies, Emmet O’Connor's works are ideal for those who appreciate detailed scholarship presented in an engaging manner. Discover the rich tapestry of Irish history and beyond through the eyes of a historian who brings the past poignantly into the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rotten-prod-by-emmet-oconnor-9781910820858","title":"Rotten Prod","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRotten Prod\u003c\/em\u003e by Emmet O'Connor offers a compelling account of a twentieth-century Irish labour leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1920s, James “Dongaree” Baird worked as a boilermaker in Belfast’s Harland and Wolff shipyard, where he was one of the hundreds of Protestants—the so-called “rotten Prods”—and thousands of Catholics who were forced into unemployment by British loyalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmmet O’Connor’s \u003cem\u003eRotten Prod\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the story of this quietly influential labour leader who fought for an undivided Ireland. As O’Connor explains, the nationalistic expulsions that left Baird out of work marked the end of what Belfastians knew as the city’s “two red years,” coloured by widespread worker strikes that led to a brief period of radicalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eO’Connor offers insights into this pulsating era when Protestant workers who opposed the partition of Ireland clashed with British loyalists, who viewed labour leaders as their chief enemy. As a leader of expelled workers after his removal from the Harland and Wolff shipyards, Baird worked for the National Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union, and the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union, where he led the farm workers of Waterford in an epic strike against wage cuts and was nearly elected to the Irish legislature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRotten Prod\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling account of an unsung labour hero as well as a unique perspective on twentieth-century Irish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000732467436,"sku":"9781910820858","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8962863482868.jpg?v=1763301159"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/emmet-oconnor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}