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John Charles McQuaid
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 584

John Charles McQuaid

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1999
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  • Publisher: Unknown

An in-depth study of the most significant Irish clergyman in the history of the state For three decades, 1940-72, as Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland, John Charles McQuaid imposed his iron will on Irish politicians and instilled fear among his clergy and laity. No other churchman amassed the religious, political and social power which he exercised with unscrupulous severity. An admirer of the FBI's J. Edgar Hoover, Archbishop McQuaid built up a vigilante system that spied on politicians and priests, workers and students, doctors and lawyers, nuns and nurses, soldiers and trade unionists. There was no room for dissent when John Charles spoke in the name of Jesus Christ. This power was used to build up a Catholic-dominated state in which Protestants, Jews and feminists were not welcome.

The Annenbergs
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 456

The Annenbergs

"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.

Gentleman Gerry
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 340

Gentleman Gerry

Beginning in the late 1970s, “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney’s professional boxing career was marked by exhilarating fights, exciting wins, and a powerful left hook. In 1982, Cooney landed a lucrative match against world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes on one of the biggest stages in championship boxing. Yet Cooney’s bouts in the ring were nothing compared to the inner turmoil that he dealt with and eventually overcame. Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery chronicles the career of a boxing legend, the challenges and triumphs of a trauma survivor, and an alcoholic’s journey to sustained recovery. Gerry Cooney and John Grady provide a detailed account of how th...

The Crozier and the Dáil
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 150

The Crozier and the Dáil

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1986
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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The Japan Daily Mail
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 788

The Japan Daily Mail

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1872
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Journal
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 446

Journal

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1874
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Not Now, Darling
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 96

Not Now, Darling

THE STORY: The scene is the exclusive London fur salon of Bodley and Crouch, where Crouch (the well-meaning innocent) struggles to keep things on an even keel despite the energetic philandering of his partner. At the moment, Bodley is trying to sec

Report
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 808

Report

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1873
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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House documents
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 1220

House documents

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1884
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Transactions
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 808

Transactions

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1873
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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