9780143019350 - black prince: the biography of fintan patrick walsh (3 Ergebnisse)
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. To his enemies, Fintan Patrick Walsh was a bully, a thug, even a gangster - the 'Black Prince' who would do anything, and destroy anyone, in the ruthless pursuit of power. To his friends, he was an outstanding New Zealander - a union leader who did more for working people than any leader before or since…; a man who was loving, kind and generous beyond the call of duty. Owner's Name inside. Foxing to end papers. 288 pages.
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. 288 pages. cover worn & creasedA long awaited biography of one of New Zealand's most powerful and charismati c politicians. Fintan Patrick Walsh (1894-1963), known as the Black Prince, was the most powerful trade unionist New Zealand has known and has even been compare d with Jimmy Hoffa, the gangster-s…tyle leader of the Teamsters Union in the US. Many have tried over the years, but this by high-profile writer Graeme Hunt is t he first-ever biography of this major New Zealand political figure. To his many detractors, Walsh was a bully with blood on his hands, impossibly corrupted by h is dealings with politicians and big business. Stories abound to this day of bea tings and intimidation, even murder. To his admirers, including many in politics , he was a fixer and a great union leader who could always deliver on his commit ments. Politicians relied on him. In 1951 he took the National Government's side and helped smash the radical Watersiders Union. All agree that he was a brillia nt speaker, leader and manipulator and a formidable opponent. This is a well-wri tten history of a major New Zealand trade union leader who once held power so gr eat that prime ministers included him in their decision making.It is also a stor y of fear, corruption and manipulation in New Zealand politics. There are many f ascinating stories to tell.
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. 288 pages. Text tanned, cover worn, A long awaited biography of one of New Zealand's most powerful and charismati c politicians. Fintan Patrick Walsh (1894-1963), known as the Black Prince, was the most powerful trade unionist New Zealand has known and has even been compare d with Jimmy Hoffa, the gangs…ter-style leader of the Teamsters Union in the US. Many have tried over the years, but this by high-profile writer Graeme Hunt is t he first-ever biography of this major New Zealand political figure. To his many detractors, Walsh was a bully with blood on his hands, impossibly corrupted by h is dealings with politicians and big business. Stories abound to this day of bea tings and intimidation, even murder. To his admirers, including many in politics , he was a fixer and a great union leader who could always deliver on his commit ments. Politicians relied on him. In 1951 he took the National Government's side and helped smash the radical Watersiders Union. All agree that he was a brillia nt speaker, leader and manipulator and a formidable opponent. This is a well-wri tten history of a major New Zealand trade union leader who once held power so gr eat that prime ministers included him in their decision making.It is also a stor y of fear, corruption and manipulation in New Zealand politics. There are many f ascinating stories to tell.
