Daniel Mannix - Softcover
Not the first to delve into this complex life, Jim Griffin's biography is unique for exposing the Archbishop's human flaws, previously avoided or brushed over by other biographers. Giving Mannix credit for his many achievements, Griffin analyses controversies such as conscription in the Great War, State Aid for Catholic schools and his association with entrepreneur John Wren. The book also examines Mannix's fateful connection with B.A.Santamaria, who formed an undercover organisation, The Movement, to fight communism in the unions. This produced damaging splits in the Church, the Labor Party and even families. It contributed to 17 years of government by the Liberal and Country Parties until the resurgence of Labor under Gough Whitlam in 1972. Beautifully written from an acerbic distance, this biography should appeal to those interested in how this nation was shaped, how its values and institutions were influenced by the life of this extraordinary man whose legacy is described in Paul Ormonde's concluding chapter.
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- PublisherJohn Garratt Publishing
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1921946237
- ISBN 13 9781921946233
- BindingPaperback
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Daniel Mannix: Beyond the Myths
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Garratt Publishing, Mulgrave, Vic
(2012)
ISBN 10: 1921946237
ISBN 13: 9781921946233
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. xix+397pp., Pictorial full colour illustrated covers, ack. by Helga Griffin, foreword by Ken Inglis, abbrev., b/w plts. & illust. & text, b/w photos & illust., bibliog., gloss., index. Almost 100 years ago, Daniel Mannix arrived in Melbourne from Ireland as Coadjutor Archbishop with a reputation as both scholar and churchman. In his next fifty years he spectacularly involved himself in ecclesiastical and political activity: delighting his Catholic followers, while appalling others. Never has Australia had such a combative churchman. Size: Octavo. Book. Seller Inventory # 003655
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