Smuggling

Contraband and Corruption in World History

Autori

• Alan L. Karras

Parametri

• 224 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Saggistica

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Delving into the global history of smuggling, the book offers a compelling examination of this enduring crime through a variety of historical and contemporary cases. It highlights how smuggling has thrived across different times and places, portraying smugglers as the ultimate free traders. The narrative situates these activities within the broader context of the global political economy, exploring the complex interplay between smugglers, governments, taxation, and corruption. This exploration appeals to readers interested in the intricate dynamics of crime and corruption throughout modern history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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