{"title":"Eamonn McCann","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by Eamonn McCann offer incisive explorations into historical and political conflicts, often set against the backdrop of Northern Ireland’s turbulent past. His writing combines sharp reportage with a deeply human perspective, shedding light on the complexities of war and civil unrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful narratives that challenge conventional views of history, blending analysis with memoir to create compelling accounts that resonate beyond the immediate events. McCann’s voice invites reflection on struggle, identity, and the enduring impact of history on contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"war-and-an-irish-town-by-eamonn-mccann-9781608469741","title":"War And An Irish Town","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWar and an Irish Town\u003c\/em\u003e is Eamonn McCann's classic account of growing up Catholic in a Northern Irish ghetto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEamonn McCann's memoir of growing up Catholic in a Northern Irish ghetto was first published in 1974 and quickly became recognised as a classic account of the sentiments evoked by British rule. At the heart of events in Derry, McCann witnessed firsthand the evolution of the civil rights movement. What began as a mild campaign for 'British Democracy' transformed into a full-scale military assault on the British state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcCann argues persuasively that the ideals which motivated the early movement remain the only viable solution to the ongoing turmoil in Northern Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471896297708,"sku":"9781608469741","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/dad2157e15e262ac162d37f3df8e27fa.jpg?v=1775692841"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eamonn-mccann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}