Gillard, Michael
Legacy: Gangsters, Corruption and the London Olympics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781448217434
- author:
- Gillard, Michael
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Reader
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.28 kg
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The London Olympics brought billions of pounds to the neglected east London borough, but a turf war broke out between crime families for control of the valuable land. A modern gangster, known as the Long Fella, emerged as a true untouchable, using violence, guile and corruption to outmaneuver his opponents. Award-winning journalist Michael Gillard investigates the tangled web of corruption, dirty money and innocent lives destroyed, ultimately leading to a landmark court case that exposed the Long Fella and his associates, shedding light on London's real Olympic legacy. Gillard's exposé reveals the complex relationships between chief executives, big banks, politicians and the underworld, where the pursuit of power and profit can lead to devastating consequences. This book is a gripping account of the darker side of the Olympics, where the pursuit of wealth and influence can destroy lives and undermine the rule of law. Through his investigation, Gillard sheds light on the corrupt practices that can occur in the pursuit of power, and the devastating impact they can have on individuals and communities.
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