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Butler to the World

The book the oligarchs don’t want you to read - how Britain became the servant of tycoons, tax dodgers, kleptocrats and criminals
By Oliver Bullough
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Butler to the World by Oliver Bullough explores how Britain transformed itself into a service provider for the global elite's financial manipulation and corruption. The book delves into the country's role as a facilitator for the rich and powerful, revealing how this transformation impacts international policy and governance. Through engaging storytelling, Bullough examines the implications of this global dynamic while providing historical insights.
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If you're intrigued by the intricate mechanics of global finance and the role Britain plays in it, this book may captivate you. It offers insightful analysis into how financial systems operate and might appeal to those interested in economic history and international relations. With a focus on exposing hidden narratives within the world of money, it's ideal for anyone keen on uncovering the truths that influence global power dynamics.

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Butler to the World

Bestselling author Oliver Bullough reveals the scandalous reality of Britain's new position in the world.

Sunday Times bestselling author Oliver Bullough reveals the scandalous reality of Britain's new position in the world

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The Suez Crisis of 1956 was Britain's twentieth-century nadir, the moment when the once superpower was bullied into retreat. In the immortal words of former US Secretary of State Dean Acheson, 'Britain has lost an empire and not yet found a role.' But the funny thing was, Britain had already found a role. It even had the costume. The leaders of the world just hadn't noticed it yet.

Butler to the World reveals how the UK took up its position at the elbow of the worst people on Earth: the oligarchs, kleptocrats and gangsters. We pride ourselves on values of fair play and the rule of law, but few countries do more to frustrate global anti-corruption efforts. We are now a nation of Jeeveses, snobbish enablers for rich halfwits of considerably less charm than Bertie Wooster. It doesn't have to be that way.

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Butler to the World by Oliver Bullough is critically acclaimed for its incisive and engaging examination of Britain's role as a financial enabler for the global elite. Reviewers highlight its combination of sharp wit and thorough research, comparing the book's impact to significant works of social critique. The text reveals uncomfortable truths about the UK's financial and political systems, underscoring issues of greed and complicity. The book is considered an essential read for those concerned about Britain's international reputation and socio-economic integrity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788165877

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 562g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Finance & Investment Non-Fiction Oliver Bullough

About the Author

Oliver Bullough is the author of the financial expose Moneyland, a Sunday Times bestseller, and two celebrated books about the former Soviet Union: The Last Man in Russia and Let Our Fame Be Great. His journalism appears regularly in the Guardian, The New York Times and GQ.

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