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An exploration of the history and mythology of the Triad, from the ancients to today. Booth seeks to provide an insight into this world of corruption and power. He examines: the demands for members' absolute loyalty; the manipulation of stock markets; and insider dealing and computer hacking.
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"'Highly readable'
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"'The most wide-ranging and spectacular study yet...explosive stuff' Literary Review"
"'A thumping book...Chinatown is never going to be quite the same again'
Independent"
"'Painstakingly researched...enough insider information and gory stories to scare the carp out of anyone'
FHM"
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A sensational look at the history of, and the global threat posed by, the Chinese organised crime syndicates: the Triads.
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Dragon Syndicates : The Global Phenomenon of the Triads
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Transworld Publishers Limited, 1999
ISBN 10: 0385600518
ISBN 13: 9780385600514
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The Dragon Syndicates
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Condition: Como nuevo. : Adéntrate en el fascinante y a menudo peligroso mundo de las tríadas chinas con 'The Dragon Syndicates: The Global Phenomenon of the Triads' de Martin Booth. Este libro revela la evolución de estas sociedades secretas a lo largo de dos milenios, sus rituales y mitologías, su papel en la configuración del siglo XX y su historial criminal. Descubre cómo las tríadas se han expandido globalmente, involucrándose en el tráfico de drogas, lavado de dinero, manipulación del mercado de valores, piratería informática, contrabando de arte y más. Con fuentes de la ONU que afirman que las tríadas representan la mayor amenaza criminal que el mundo haya conocido, este estudio dinámico y autoritativo te dejará asombrado ante su alcance e influencia. EAN: 9780385600514 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: The Dragon Syndicates Autor: Martin Booth Editorial: Doubleday Idioma: en Páginas: 400 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2024-04-18-aafdf843
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THE DRAGON SYNDICATES. The Global Phenomenon of the Triads.
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Softcover / Paperback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First edition. Softcover. The incredible story of the Triads, their evolution from the 3rd century BC, their rituals and mythologies, their role in shaping the 20th century, their extensive criminal history and the life of key figures, and their spread into such hi-tech crimes as computer fraud and blackmail. According to UN sources, the Triads pose the greatest potential criminal threat the world has ever known. Illus., Bibliog. and Index. 400pp. lge. 8vo. trade p/back. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. F. Seller Inventory # 6181
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Published In 1999 : 1st. Edition : Doubleday Publishing : Very Light Face Rubbing : Shallow Line Bumps To The Front Cover ( Top ) : Otherwise , As New Throughout : Still Reasonably Crisp & Tight , With No Inscriptions : Good Solid Binding With Bright Clear Text & Photographs : Overall , A Very Nice Book : Seller Inventory # 31 - 14180
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