Review of da Empoli (2025). La hora de los depredadores

Abstract

Giuliano da Empoli’s book is not an academic or theoretical work, but rather the reflections of someone who has been close to the most influential circles of power. Da Empoli does not offer us a hypothesis about the future or a recounting of the past. Rather, he describes our era. He seeks to explain the present and who the key figures are that make the decisions which shape our lives. The author’s narrative style combines personal anecdotes with certain axioms that he identifies as political principles, whilst occasionally drawing on historical references. Thus, rather than presenting chapters in a logical sequence, the author addresses various topics and concerns based on his experiences whilst working as an adviser to various politicians and institutions.