{"title":"John Grenville","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of John Grenville, an insightful author whose writings delve into the intricate world of religion and spirituality. Known for his evocative storytelling and detailed analysis, Grenville offers readers a unique perspective on complex subjects, making his books an essential addition to any thoughtful collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Grenville's notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Show: Another Side of Santamaria's Movement\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a nuanced exploration of historical religious movements and their societal impact. Through his clear and engaging writing style, Grenville invites readers to delve deeper into the intricacies of spirituality and its influence on culture and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to broaden your understanding of religious movements or seeking thought-provoking narratives that challenge conventional perspectives, John Grenville's collection promises valuable insights and stimulating discussions. Discover the profound themes and rich historical context that define Grenville’s work, and embark on a journey of intellectual and spiritual discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-show-another-side-of-santamarias-movement-by-mark-aarons-9781925322316","title":"The Show: Another Side of Santamaria's Movement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late 1942, on the recommendation of 26-year-old Bob Santamaria, Australia's Catholic bishops took the first steps in creating a clandestine church organisation to smash the Communist Party's massive trade union base. Before long, The Movement, as it was known, developed into a sophisticated intelligence agency, with its tentacles reaching into every corner of politics and also working closely with official intelligence agencies, especially the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSantamaria based his Movement (also called \u003cem\u003eThe Show\u003c\/em\u003e) completely on the Communist Party, copying its spectacularly successful union-organising machinery. Within a decade, it had defeated communist power in many major unions. He also adopted the communists' strategy of infiltrating the Labor Party and embarked on an aggressive programme to transform it into a Catholic political machine, helping spark the great Labor Split of the mid-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIronically, in modelling the Movement on his enemy, Santamaria imported its most odious characteristic—Stalinism. He rapidly embraced the characteristics of a Stalinist leader, actively cultivating his own 'cult of personality'. Over time, this infected The Movement, as it adopted authoritarian practices and imposed anti-democratic policies on the unions it controlled, mirroring the communists' modus operandi. As in the Communist Party, this inevitably caused internal battles and catastrophic splits that undermined and, eventually, destroyed The Movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together a rich story from previously secret archives of both The Movement and the Communist Party, ASIO's massive files, and extensive oral history interviews, \u003cem\u003eThe Show\u003c\/em\u003e exposes a previously unseen side of Santamaria's Catholic Movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"During the Cold War two tightly organised groups of ruthless idealists—one with their eyes on Moscow, the other with their eyes on Rome—fought each other in greatest secrecy for control of the Australian trade union movement and, ultimately, for control of the country. This scrupulously honest and scholarly history tells the inside story of one of the most significant struggles of Australia's post-war history, on the basis of the intimate knowledge and understanding of two former political insiders on either side of the barricade who became closest friends after the dust of battle had settled.\" - Robert Manne, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Petrov Affair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Communists, spies, and priests—dramatic new stories and insights from the front line of the Cold War in Australia.\" - Lindsay Tanner, author of \u003cem\u003eSideshow\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePolitics with Purpose\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Show\u003c\/em\u003e is a major addition to the growing literature on Santamaria's anti-communist organisation and the labour movement in Australia.\" - Bruce Duncan, author of \u003cem\u003eCrusade or Conspiracy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341403930860,"sku":"9781925322316","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13548493482873.jpg?v=1772191164"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-grenville.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}