Moneyland
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Moneyland
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From ruined towns on the edge of Siberia, to Bond-villain lairs in Knightsbridge and Manhattan, something has gone wrong with the workings of the world.
From ruined towns on the edge of Siberia, to Bond-villain lairs in Knightsbridge and Manhattan, something has gone wrong with the workings of the world.
Once upon a time, if an official stole money, there wasn't much he could do with it. He could buy himself a new car or build himself a nice house or give it to his friends and family, but that was about it. If he kept stealing, the money would just pile up in his house until he had no rooms left to put it in, or it was eaten by mice.
And then some bankers in London had a bright idea.
Join the investigative journalist Oliver Bullough on a journey into Moneyland - the secret country of the lawless, stateless superrich.
Learn how the institutions of Europe and the United States have become money-laundering operations, undermining the foundations of Western stability. Discover the true cost of being open for business no matter how corrupt and dangerous the customer. Meet the kleptocrats. Meet their awful children. And find out how heroic activists around the world are fighting back.
This is the story of wealth and power in the 21st century. It isn't too late to change it.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Moneyland has been acclaimed as eye-opening and essential for understanding global wealth and power, praised by figures such as John le Carrรฉ and Simon Kuper. It is recognised for its gripping, clear storytelling on a complex topic, revealing how corruption weakens democracy and enriches only the few. Critics call it a pacy, clever and entertaining examination of global capitalismโs dark side, and a darkly fascinating ride into the world of illicit money.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781781257937
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 275g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Oliver Bullough is the author of two non-fiction books about Russian history and politics: The Last Man in Russia (Allen Lane, 2013), which was shortlisted for the Dolman Prize, and Let Our Fame Be Great (Allen Lane, 2010), which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in the UK and won the Cornelius Ryan in the US. His journalism appears regularly in the Guardian, the New York Times and GQ.
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