The Modern Prince: Charles J. Haughey and the Quest for Power

by Justin O'Brien

"From vilified government minister to leader of the Republic of Ireland, Charles J. Haughey's controversial rise to power offers insight into modern Irish history, party politics, and the notorious arms trial. This biography describes the Machiavellian posture of Haughey's politics and examines his life through the eyes of his colleagues and opponents, including his personal aides and other prominent Irish leaders. Special attention is given to the Fianna Fßil party and its role in Haughey's political comeback."

224 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2003

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Justin O Brien is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law, Queen s University, Belfast. A former editor, current affairs at UTV, he is the author of two previous books on Irish politics, The Arms Trial and The Modern Prince, a biography of Charles Haughey. A specialist in the politics of corruption, he has also written about capital markets malfeasance in Wall Street on Trial.