{"title":"Fergal Tobin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eFergal Tobin\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author renowned for his captivating exploration of history and military themes. Tobin's books offer a compelling journey into the nuanced narratives of Ireland's past, blending meticulous research with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eA City Runs Through Them\u003c\/em\u003e stands out for its vivid depiction of urban evolution and how cities shape, and are shaped by, historical events. Similarly, \u003cem\u003eThe Irish Difference\u003c\/em\u003e explores Ireland's unique position within global history, examining what truly sets the Irish experience apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Fergal Tobin's books provides an enriching perspective on historical events, inviting readers to delve deeper into the complexities of societal developments and national identities. Whether you're a history buff or a casual reader with an interest in military chronicles, Tobin’s writings promise an educational yet entertaining read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-city-runs-through-them-by-fergal-tobin-9781838959357","title":"A City Runs Through Them","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA City Runs Through Them\u003c\/em\u003e by Fergal Tobin explores how Dublin's twenty bridges, which span the tidal section of the River Liffey flowing through the city centre, have each contributed to its development across a millennium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese bridges were constructed over a period of a thousand years, enabling us to trace the history of Dublin by considering their chronological order. Starting with Church Street Bridge, Dublin's first, which dates back to the Vikings, and ending with the Rosie Hackett Bridge, erected in 2014, Fergal Tobin offers a unique insight into the growth of Ireland's capital city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book reveals the intriguing story of how Dublin has been truly shaped by its bridges, presenting a captivating narrative that charts the rise of this remarkable city as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848242024684,"sku":"9781838959357","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20578393482842.jpg?v=1758968948"},{"product_id":"a-city-runs-through-them-by-fergal-tobin-9781838959371","title":"A City Runs Through Them","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original and fascinating history of Dublin that tells the story of the city through its bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDublin started life on the south bank of the River Liffey and for six or seven centuries that is more or less where the town stayed. In all that time, there was only one bridge across the river. Then, suddenly, in the twenty years after 1670, three more bridges were thrown up and the north side was born. Within a century, Dublin was being talked of as one of the ten largest cities in the whole of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt over a span of a thousand years, the twenty bridges that now traverse the tidal section of the Liffey have each contributed to the city's development, as it pushed through the open fields north of the river and east towards the bay, so much so that it is possible to piece together Dublin's history by tracing their construction in chronological order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with Church Street Bridge, Dublin's first, which dates back to the Vikings, and ending with Rosie Hackett Bridge, erected in 2014, Fergal Tobin charts the rise of Ireland's capital city as never before and reveals how, perhaps more than any other city in the world, it has been truly made by its bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA City Runs Through Them\u003c\/em\u003e illustrates this rich history with a compelling and original perspective on Dublin's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848245760236,"sku":"9781838959371","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20578533482842.jpg?v=1758969037"},{"product_id":"the-irish-difference-by-fergal-tobin-9781838952631","title":"The Irish Difference","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe beauty of this book is in the telling: \u003cem\u003eThe Irish Difference\u003c\/em\u003e lays out its themes and chronologies with impeccable clarity, and is full of fascinating detail... Exemplary.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eIrish Independent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor hundreds of years, the islands and their constituent tribes that make up the British Isles have lived next door to each other in a manner that, over time, suggested some movement towards political union. It was an uneven, stop-start business and it worked better in some places than in others. Still, England, Wales and Scotland have hung together through thick and thin, despite internal divisions of language, religion, law, culture and disposition that might have broken up a less resilient polity. And, for a long time, it seemed that something similar might have been said about the smaller island to the west: Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIreland was always a more awkward fit in the London-centric mini-imperium but no one imagined that it might detach itself altogether, until the moment came for rupture, quite suddenly and dramatically, in the fall-out from World War I. So, what was it - is it - about Ireland that is so different? Different enough to sever historical ties of centuries with such sudden violence and unapologetic efficiency. Wherein lies the Irish difference, a difference sufficient to have caused a rupture of that nature?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a wide-ranging and witty narrative, historian Fergal Tobin looks into Ireland's past, taking in everything from religion and politics to sports and literature, and traces the roots of her journey towards independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850229731564,"sku":"9781838952631","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20511133482842.jpg?v=1759080505"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/fergal-tobin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}