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The World's Worst Scandals - Sex Lies and Corruption - cover

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The World's Worst Scandals - Sex Lies and Corruption

Terry Burrows

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

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Did an American president really sleep with film star Marilyn Monroe? What were the real facts of Watergate? How was the former FIFA president involved in bribery allegations? This book lifts the lid on scandals that have rocked the world. From the sexual peccadillos of America's Founding Fathers to the illegal data harvesting of Cambridge Analytica, The World's Worst Scandals examines shocking events from across history. Find out about the politicians, Hollywood celebrities, and corporate moguls who abused their power and didn't get away with it.
Available since: 10/09/2020.

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