Description

History is not just found in textbooks; it is preserved in the objects left behind. Proclaiming a Republic – Ireland 1916 and the National Collection by Darragh Gannon serves as the definitive, beautifully illustrated companion to the National Museum of Ireland’s landmark centenary exhibition on the Easter Rising.

This premium historical volume brings readers face-to-face with the physical reality of 1916. It features high-resolution photography and expert historical context for hundreds of artifacts: the blood-stained flag flown over the GPO, the original Proclamation of the Irish Republic, smuggled prison diaries, rebel uniforms, and the everyday items carried by civilians caught in the crossfire. Gannon’s superb curatorial notes weave these objects into a thrilling, chronological narrative, making the rebellion feel immediate, personal, and profoundly human.

Product features for collectors and historians:

• Stunning Visual Artifacts: A premium, heavy-stock book loaded with brilliant color photography.

• Museum-Quality Curation: Officially associated with the National Museum of Ireland’s archives.

• A Perfect Centenary Keepsake: The ultimate coffee-table book for anyone passionate about Irish revolutionary history.