A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy
HK$238.00
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This volume traces the history of John Pope Hennessy from his early beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London, his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and of course Hong Kong, to his final days with his family. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers to form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong's most enigmatic governors.
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DIMENSION : 229 mm x 152 mm
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This volume traces the history of John Pope Hennessy from his early beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London, his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and of course Hong Kong, to his final days with his family. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers to form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong's most enigmatic governors.
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ISBN : 9789629373771 | |
BY (AUTHOR) Mackeown, Kevin | |
PUBLISHER : City University of Hong Kong Press | PUBLICATION DATE : November 30, 2019 |
COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : Hong Kong | IMPRINT : City University of Hong Kong Press |
LANGUAGE : English | AGE : Professional & Vocational |
PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback |
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