by Conor Cruise O'Brien · tapa dura · ISBN 9780297792802
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In 'Passion and Cunning and Other Essays', Conor Cruise O'Brien explores the intricate relationship between politics and religion, both in Ireland and internationally. Through a collection of insightful and provocative essays, O'Brien examines topics such as Irish terrorism, the figure of Bobby Sands, the role of Pope John Paul II, and the work of W.B. Yeats, offering a sharp and often controversial perspective on these complex issues. This book is a profound exploration of the tensions between faith, power, and ideology in the modern world.
Donal Conor David Dermot Donat Cruise O'Brien, often nicknamed "The Cruiser", was an Irish diplomat, politician, writer, historian and academic, who served as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs from 1973 to 1977, a Senator for Dublin University from 1977 to 1979, a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North-East constituency from 1969 to 1977, and a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from January 1973 to March 1973.
