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Oliver Bullough 2-Book Set: The Secret Barrister & Moneyland
Oliver Bullough 2-Book Set: The Secret Barrister & Moneyland
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Oliver Bullough 2-Book Set: The Secret Barrister & Moneyland
A Curated Collection on Law and Global Finance
"An uncompromising look at the hidden mechanisms of the legal system and the borderless world of the global kleptocracy."
🏛️ LAW | ECONOMICS | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
This essential bundle pairs two of the most influential works in modern non-fiction to expose how legal loopholes and offshore finance undermine the rule of law.
Extended Synopsis
This 2-book set brings together two definitive accounts of institutional failure and systemic corruption. Moneyland, by investigative journalist Oliver Bullough, traces the history of the "offshore" world. Bullough demonstrates how London bankers in 1962 birthed a borderless financial system that allows global kleptocrats to steal public funds from developing nations and launder them into the safety of the West. It is a journey into a hidden world of white-collar enablers and the systemic threats posed by untraceable wealth.
Complementing this global view is the critically acclaimed The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken. Written by an anonymous practitioner, this work provides a firsthand account of the crumbling state of the justice system. From the harrowing realities of the courtroom to the administrative failures that lead to miscarriages of justice, it provides a sobering look at a profession that requires the combined skills of a social worker, counselor, and hostage negotiator.
About the Authors
Oliver Bullough is an award-winning journalist and author specializing in financial crime and the former Soviet Union. His work is a cornerstone of modern investigative reporting on money laundering and kleptocracy.
The Secret Barrister is the pseudonym of a practicing junior barrister in England and Wales. Their work has been instrumental in bringing public and political attention to the underfunding and systemic issues within the legal system.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- Law & Jurisprudence Students: Provides essential real-world context to the theoretical application of criminal and corporate law.
- Financial Intelligence Professionals: A deep dive into the historical origins of offshore tax havens and modern AML (Anti-Money Laundering) challenges.
- Political Science Scholars: Examines the intersection of governance, state-sponsored corruption, and the erosion of public institutions.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9789124216511 |
| ISBN-10 | 9124216518 |
| Format | Paperback 2-Book Bundle |
| Publisher | Pan Books / Profile Books |
| Publication Date | April 14, 2022 |
| Language | English |
Accolades & Impact
- Moneyland: Sunday Times Bestseller and longlisted for the FT Business Book of the Year.
- The Secret Barrister: Winner of the Books Are My Bag Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
- Both titles are considered foundational modern texts for understanding the "hidden" UK and global infrastructure.
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