Nice Fellow: A Biography of Jack Lynch Tapa blanda - 2002

Ireland: Mercier Press, 2001. small marks on foredge, else apparently unread copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket.

The Mercier Press Ltd, 2002 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. A little wear to the card covers. A twentieth-century Taoiseach who died just before the millennium, Jack Lynch was the most popular politician of his age. In Cork he is revered as no Irish politician since de Valera. John Mary Lynch was born on 15 August 1917 at St Anne's Shandon, Cork, on the second floor of his family home, which was within yards of the famous Shandon Bells. From his youth he was called Jack. A superb sportsman, he led Cork to several all-Ireland hurling championship victories. He died in October 1999 and the funeral eulogy was given by his protege and great apologist, Des O'Malley. Popular opinion is divided on the subject of whether he was one of the country's great taoisigh or a weak leader who was manipulated by others. But there was no disputing that Lynch was a gentleman, a thoroughly nice fellow. Jack Lynch began his Cabinet career as parliamentary secretary in charge of the Gaelacht, then became Minister… Leer más

Mercier Press / Marino Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.