Black Prince

"To his enemies, Fintan Patrick Walsh was a bully, a thug, even a gangster -- the "Black Prince" who would do anything, and destroy anyone, in the ruthless pursuit of power. To his friends, he was an outstanding New Zealander -- a union leader who did more for working people than any leader before or since; a man who was loving, kind and generous beyond the call of duty. But how did this union strongman and one time communist win the hearts and minds of pastoralists, prime ministers and the captains of industry? Who really was F. P. Walsh? ..." -- Back cover.