As European empires crumbled in the 20th century the power structures that had dominated the
world for centuries were up for renegotiation. Yet instead of a rebirth for democracy what
emerged was a silent coup - namely the unstoppable rise of global corporate power. Exposing
the origins of this epic power grab as well as its present-day consequences Silent Coup is the
result of two investigative journalist's reports from 30 countries around the world. It
provides an explosive guide to the rise of a corporate empire that now dictates how resources
are allocated how territories are governed and how justice is defined.
