Description: Good - A book that has been read but is in good condition. Minimal wear on cover and binding. No creasing or tearing, no underlining, no highlighting, no writing. No missing pages. Actual book is pictured. Title: The Oligarchs: Wealth and Power in the New Russia Author: David E. Hoffman Genre: Non-Fiction, Political History, Economic History Themes: Power, Corruption, Capitalism, Post-Soviet Russia, Oligarchy, Political Maneuvering Publication Date: 2002 Blurb: The Oligarchs: Wealth and Power in the New Russia by David E. Hoffman is a gripping account of the rise of Russia's most powerful and notorious businessmen during the chaotic years following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The book chronicles the lives of six key figures—Boris Berezovsky, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Vladimir Gusinsky, Alexander Smolensky, Anatoly Chubais, and Yuri Luzhkov—who capitalized on the economic turmoil and power vacuum of post-Soviet Russia to amass immense wealth and influence. Through a blend of personal ambition, political savvy, and ruthless tactics, these men not only transformed their own fortunes but also reshaped the economic and political landscape of Russia. Hoffman provides an insider’s view of how the oligarchs navigated the turbulent transition from a state-controlled economy to a market-driven one, often exploiting the lack of regulations and the weakness of new democratic institutions. The book delves into the alliances, betrayals, and power struggles that defined the era, showing how these oligarchs wielded their wealth to gain political influence and how their rise mirrored the broader struggles of a nation grappling with newfound freedoms and old habits of corruption. Through meticulous research and detailed storytelling, Hoffman explores the complexities of this transformation, capturing the blend of opportunity and danger that characterized the new Russia. The Oligarchs is not just a story of individual fortunes but a broader commentary on the intersection of capitalism, democracy, and power in a society undergoing radical change.
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Publication Year: 2003
Language: English
Book Title: The Oligarchs: Wealth Power in New Russia
Author: David E. Hoffman
