A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy

Author : Kevin Mackeown

Paperback

Published : Saturday 30 May 2020

ISBN : 9789629373771

Price : €49.08

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30 May 2020

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Traces the history of John Pope Hennessy from his beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London, his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and then Hong Kong, to his final days. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers to form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong's most enigmatic governors.

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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