Murdock, Ryan

A Sunny Place for Shady People: How Malta Became One of the Most Curious and Corrupt Places in the World

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ISBN 13:
9781595342942
author:
Murdock, Ryan
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Trinity University Press,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
21.8 x 13.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Travel
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.06

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A Sunny Place for Shady People: How Malta Became One of the Most Curious and Corrupt Places in the World Malta, a small island nation in the Mediterranean, is a place of stark contrasts. On the surface, it appears to be a tranquil haven with sun-soaked shorelines and ancient fortified harbors. However, beneath this idyllic façade lies a complex web of corruption and amoral familism that has shaped the country's history and politics. In this thought-provoking exploration, Ryan Murdock delves into Malta's unique geopolitical, cultural, ethnic, and religious history, revealing a society where the pursuit of personal gain and family loyalty can lead to shocking consequences. The author's personal experiences on the island, including the car bomb assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, provide a chilling insight into the darker side of Maltese society. Through a combination of personal narrative and meticulous research, Murdock sheds light on the intricate relationships between Malta's powerful cabal of political and business leaders, the EU, and the global underworld of corruption and money laundering. A gripping and thought-provoking account of a place where the rule of law is often bent or broken.

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