{"product_id":"2026100010101-secondhand-daniel-mannix-his-legacy","title":"Daniel Mannix: His Legacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Very good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew figures in Australian Catholic history command as much fascination, controversy, and enduring reverence as Archbishop Daniel Mannix — and Daniel Mannix: His Legacy presents a compelling, multifaceted portrait of a man whose influence stretched far beyond the walls of the Church. Edited by Val Noone and Rachel Naughton, this anthology brings together a rich collection of essays and reflections that chronicle Mannix's remarkable life, from his origins in Ireland to his decades-long tenure as Archbishop of Melbourne, where he became one of the most outspoken and politically charged religious leaders Australia has ever known. The work examines his fierce advocacy for Irish independence, his staunch opposition to conscription during World War I, and his deep commitment to Catholic education and social justice — battles that placed him at the very centre of Australia's cultural and political identity.\n\nWhat distinguishes this volume is its breadth of perspective; contributors approach Mannix's legacy from theological, historical, and sociological angles, illustrating how one man's convictions could simultaneously unite and polarise a nation. The editors weave these diverse viewpoints into a cohesive narrative that neither canonises nor diminishes its subject, but instead presents an honest reckoning with a towering personality. Readers curious about the intersection of faith, politics, and national identity will find this volume as provocative and illuminating today as the man himself was in his time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130860118235,"sku":"2026100010101-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ccf22773-c126-4a73-b3d5-1134ece4f13a.png?v=1786591240","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010101-secondhand-daniel-mannix-his-legacy","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}