Description
KING CORP.
Book Summary
This book is an exhaustive investigation into the financial framework and power networks surrounding the figure of King Juan Carlos I. The authors, David Fernández and José María Olmo, reconstruct an economic empire that spanned tax havens around the world, from Panama to Switzerland and the countries of the Persian Gulf. Beyond the chronicle of a fortune, the work portrays the atmosphere of corruption that permeated the Spanish elites for decades, offering the reader an uncomfortable yet rigorous portrait of an era.
What is it about?
King Corp. follows the money trail, applying classic investigative journalism techniques to unveil the mechanisms of a system of financial opacity. The work is not limited to listing accounts and transactions, but delves into the psychology of power and impunity. Through a narrative that combines precise data with the recreation of the social and political context, the book describes how business deals were forged under the protection of the monarchical institution and how a select group of businessmen and politicians benefited from their proximity to the monarch. It is, in essence, a bestiary of the elites who accumulated wealth and power in the shadow of the Crown.
Main themes
- Political and financial corruption in contemporary Spain.
- Tax haven structures and money laundering.
- The figure of King Juan Carlos I and his economic legacy.
- Power relations between the monarchy, politics, and business.
- Investigative journalism applied to Spain's recent history.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the political and social history of Spain, investigative journalism, and the analysis of institutional corruption. It is especially relevant for those seeking to understand the power dynamics that have shaped the country in recent decades, as well as for those who want a rigorous and documented account of the figure of Juan Carlos I and his inner circle.
What this book offers
- A detailed and documented vision of the opaque finances of the Spanish monarchy.
- A deep analysis of the culture of impunity that surrounded the country's elites.
- A narrative that turns a complex investigation into an accessible and revealing read.
- Keys to understanding one of the most controversial episodes of Spanish democracy.
- The rigor of investigative journalism applied to a case of great public relevance.
Technical specifications
- Author: FERNANDEZ, DAVID; OLMO, JOSE MARIA
- Publisher: LIBROS DEL K.O,S.L.L
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY: ROYALTY, CURRENT AFFAIRS ESSAY, CORRUPTION IN SOCIETY, POLITICAL CORRUPTION
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Publication date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 368
- Weight: 671 g
Editorial assessment
King Corp. presents itself as a reference work for those wishing to delve into the darker side of Spain's recent history. Its value lies in the meticulousness of the research and the authors' ability to weave scattered data into a coherent and revealing narrative. Although the subject matter may be uncomfortable, the book does not fall into sensationalism, but instead offers a serious and well-founded analysis. It is, without a doubt, essential reading for the reader interested in transparency, power, and its abuses.