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Brazillionaires

The Godfathers of Modern Brazil
By Alex Cuadros
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Brazillionaires by Alex Cuadros explores the world of Brazil's ultra-wealthy, examining how these billionaires have influenced the country's economic landscape. By tracing the rise of these powerful figures, the book delves into the social and political impact of their wealth, offering insights into the broader issues of inequality and corruption in Brazil. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics between wealth and power in a rapidly developing nation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the intersection of immense wealth and social inequality in Brazil. It offers a captivating exploration of the lives and influence of the country's wealthiest individuals, providing insight into how their fortunes shape politics and society. Perfect for readers drawn to economics, social dynamics, and vivid narratives of power.

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Brazillionaires

An investigative journalist uncovers the murky, scandalous world of Brazil's billionaires.

An investigative journalist uncovers the murky, scandalous world of Brazil's billionaires

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In 2012, Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista was the eighth richest man in the world, his $30bn fortune built on Brazil's incredible natural resources. By the middle of 2013, he had lost it all, engulfed in scandal. Brazillionaires is a fast-paced account of Batista's rise and fall, and of the rise and rise of the hyper-rich, not just in Brazil but the world over: a story of helicopter flights, high-speed car crashes, and beach-front penthouses. It is also an investigation into a country apparently poised to become a superpower, yet beset by endemic inequality and corruption.

Stefan Zweig said in 1941 that Brazil was the country of the future; Brazilians joke that it always will be. Today, despite recent turmoil, that future seems closer than ever. It is the world's seventh-largest economy; companies like Heinz, Budweiser, and Burger King are now controlled by Brazilian investors and Rio de Janeiro is hosting the 2016 Olympics. The brazillionaires have ridden the crest of Brazil's wave of progress; through them, Brazillionaires tells the story of their country's past, present, and future.

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Brazillionaires by Alex Cuadros provides a compelling exploration of Brazil's wealthiest individuals and their significant influence on the country's socio-political landscape. Critics praise Cuadros for his deep reporting and vivid storytelling, which illuminate the lives of both the rich and the struggles faced by ordinary Brazilians. Reviewers appreciate the book's incisive examination of the intersection between wealth, power, and corruption, portraying it as an insightful guide to understanding Brazil's complex dynamics and global impact.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781253878

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 368

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Alex Cuadros Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Alex Cuadros is a freelance journalist and writer based in New York. He spent six years living in S.o Paulo and has written for the New York Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post and Bloomberg, where he was a dedicated 'billionaires reporter'. This is his first book.

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