{"title":"Sonja Tiernan","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonja Tiernan is a distinguished author and historian, acclaimed for her insightful exploration of Irish women's history. Her work sheds light on the significant yet often underrepresented voices and contributions of women in Ireland's historical and political landscapes. Through her meticulously curated collections, Tiernan seeks to elevate and celebrate the words and deeds of Irish women who have helped shape the nation's past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her noted works are \u003cem\u003eIrish Women's Speeches\u003c\/em\u003e and its sequel \u003cem\u003eIrish Women's Speeches Volume II\u003c\/em\u003e. These books are carefully crafted to highlight the pivotal role that women have played in Irish history, offering readers a unique compilation of speeches that cover a wide spectrum of political, social, and cultural topics. Each piece is selected to encourage understanding and appreciation of the diverse and powerful voices that have contributed to Ireland's rich tapestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonja Tiernan’s collections are indispensable for anyone interested in the intersecting spheres of history and gender studies, providing a rich resource for understanding the nuanced contributions of women in shaping Irish society. They are perfect additions to any reader's collection who is passionate about history and military subjects with a special focus on women's voices through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"irish-womens-speeches-by-sonja-tiernan-9781910820902","title":"Irish Women's Speeches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA new anthology showcases Irish women's oratorical contributions to the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no scarcity of collected volumes of speeches from Ireland's political orators, yet unsurprisingly, nearly all of these collections focus on the words of male politicians. \u003ci\u003eIrish Women’s Speeches\u003c\/i\u003e resets this historic imbalance and delivers some much-deserved space to examine and appreciate speeches delivered by Irish women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonja Tiernan brings together thirty-three inspiring speeches from the nineteenth century to the present. She shows how, from platforms in America to podiums at the United Nations, Irish women have eloquently expressed their demands, including rallying cries for trade union action, denunciations of apartheid, and calls for independence, unionism, peace, and gender equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology showcases the stirring contributions that Irish women have made both to modern society not only in their home country but across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000653889772,"sku":"9781910820902","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8963303482868.jpg?v=1763294082"},{"product_id":"irish-womens-speeches-volume-ii-by-sonja-tiernan-9781910820841","title":"Irish Women's Speeches Volume II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe second volume in a series that showcases Irish women’s oratorical contributions to the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no scarcity of collected volumes of speeches from Ireland’s political orators, yet unsurprisingly, nearly all of these collections focus on the words of male politicians. \u003cem\u003eIrish Women’s Speeches\u003c\/em\u003e resets this historic imbalance and delivers some much-deserved space to examine and appreciate speeches delivered by Irish women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Volume II, Sonja Tiernan brings together speeches that exemplify how women have shaped and continue to shape Irish culture, language, literature, theatre, and art at home and abroad. As well, a number of speeches highlight the array of social and political reforms led by creative women and writers abroad, including Margaret Cousins, who helped found the Irish National Theatre and later moved to India where she was arrested for supporting Gandhi's call for a Civil Disobedience Movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther speeches showcase well-remembered figures such as Hollywood icon Maureen O'Hara and investigative reporter Veronica Guerin. Less well-known figures include Charlotte Stoker, who is credited with greatly influencing the work of her son Bram. The wide range of topics gathered here speaks to the impressive contributions that Irish women have made to the development of Irish and global society and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000654217452,"sku":"9781910820841","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8962693482868.jpg?v=1763294094"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sonja-tiernan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}