Displaying an irreverent sense of humour and casting a sharp eye at modern Irish life, Olivia O'Leary entertains us with all the tricks and chicanery of Irish political life -- the unholy alliances between corrupt business and corruptible politicians, the election-poster shenanigans, political serial leader-killing, how the funeral men, doorknockers and those really hungry for power are the ones to win, the likelihood of Ireland having a 'baldy taoiseach', and how we should never ever underestimate small men. She teases out ...
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Displaying an irreverent sense of humour and casting a sharp eye at modern Irish life, Olivia O'Leary entertains us with all the tricks and chicanery of Irish political life -- the unholy alliances between corrupt business and corruptible politicians, the election-poster shenanigans, political serial leader-killing, how the funeral men, doorknockers and those really hungry for power are the ones to win, the likelihood of Ireland having a 'baldy taoiseach', and how we should never ever underestimate small men. She teases out the all-encompassing issues such as Britain and the war in Iraq, the decline of the Church, the arrogance of religious orders and questions such as who really controls our lives.
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Add this copy of Politicians & Other Animals to cart. $14.51, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2004 by O'Brien Press Ltd.
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Very Good. An irreverent but affectionate look at the personalities behind Ireland's political life, from one of Ireland's favourite journalists. Number 1 Bestseller. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JP; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130. Weight in Grams: 184. Clean copy with some reader wear. 2004. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Politicians & Other Animals to cart. $14.51, good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2004 by O'Brien Press Ltd.
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Good. An irreverent but affectionate look at the personalities behind Ireland's political life, from one of Ireland's favourite journalists. Number 1 Bestseller. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JP; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130. Weight in Grams: 184. Well-read paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear. 2004. Paperback.....
