Davis Mccaughey: a Life |
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| Author:
| Martin, Sarah |
| ISBN: | 978-1-306-02507-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | NewSouth Publishing
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| Imprint: | UNSW Press |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $47.99 |
Book Description:
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A fascinating and enigmatic man, Davis McCaughey was a theologian equally at home in the secular world. As governor of Victoria, deputy chancellor of Melbourne University, and master of the prestigious Ormond College for 20 years, he played a groundbreaking role in Australian public life. This compelling biography explores the character and achievements of a man who transcended his deeply conservative roots in Belfast to champion radical student politics. A pivotal figure in the...
More DescriptionA fascinating and enigmatic man, Davis McCaughey was a theologian equally at home in the secular world. As governor of Victoria, deputy chancellor of Melbourne University, and master of the prestigious Ormond College for 20 years, he played a groundbreaking role in Australian public life. This compelling biography explores the character and achievements of a man who transcended his deeply conservative roots in Belfast to champion radical student politics. A pivotal figure in the creation of the Uniting Church in Australia, McCaughey was also regarded by many as one of the greatest public speakers of his era.