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The Deals that Made the World

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The Deals that Made the World by Jacques Peretti delves into the landmark deals and transactions that have shaped the modern world. It explores the negotiations, strategies, and sometimes questionable tactics behind these influential agreements, offering an insightful look into how they impact our daily lives. This book provides a fascinating perspective on the intertwining of business, politics, and culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how behind-the-scenes business deals shape our everyday lives. Explore the negotiations and agreements that have influenced global markets, economics, and modern society, offering insightful revelations into the power brokers of the world.

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Jacques Peretti tells the story of the secret history of the deals that are changing our world.

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The Deals that Made the World by Jacques Peretti delves into the clandestine manoeuvrings that profoundly affect our daily lives. Instead of politicians and headlines, the author shifts our focus to a select few individuals whose off-the-record agreements shape the very fabric of our society. These covert negotiations touch on every aspect of our existence, from the money we use, the food we consume, the products we purchase, to the medicines we rely on for our health.

Peretti, a renowned investigative journalist, invites readers into a world unseen, where billion-pound deals are struck away from the public eye, often in the seclusion of boardrooms, the exclusivity of golf courses, or the backseats of luxury vehicles. Though these handshakes seldom garner media attention, their repercussions are monumental, revolutionising industries and altering the trajectory of global markets.

The book provides an intricate narrative that uncovers the truth behind these significant-power wielders. With meticulous research, Peretti maps out how these negotiations, largely hidden from the public, have influenced major economic and social trends, impacting everything from consumer habits to healthcare policies.

Engaging and enlightening, The Deals that Made the World seeks to enhance our understanding of how unseen forces govern our lives. Through compelling storytelling and sharp analysis, Peretti brings to light the fusion of secrecy and influence that defines modern civilisation. This revelatory work prompts us to question the transparency and accountability of those who hold the reins of power.

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The Deals that Made the World by Jacques Peretti offers a compelling analysis of high-stakes business deals that have shaped modern society. Reviewers praise its detailed investigation and engaging narrative, highlighting its relevance and the insight it provides into the mechanisms of global economics. Critics note it is both informative and accessible, making complex topics understandable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473646421

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 337g

Pages: 480

About the Author

After graduating from the London School of Economics, Jacques Peretti became an investigative journalist whose award-winning television series include The Men Who Made Us Fat, The Super Rich & Us, and Trillion Pound Island.

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