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The Mafia

The rise of an evil empire

Al Cimino Jo Durden Smith

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Hardback

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English
Arcturus
30 September 2024
Discover the captivating saga of The Mafia's rise from Sicily to global prominence, vividly portrayed with compelling full-color visuals. From Al Capone's Chicago reign to the notorious hitmen of Murder, Inc., this narrative unveils their extraordinary lives and chilling crimes. Filled with blood-chilling characters and betrayals, this enthralling tale sheds light on their codes and cold-blooded murders. With rich illustrations and special features, this book offers an immersive journey into organized crime's dark world. Arcturus Illustrated Case Files deliver striking insights into true crime, conspiracies, and the paranormal, providing a powerful glimpse into life's darker realms.
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Imprint:   Arcturus
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 248mm,  Width: 180mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   653g
ISBN:   9781398822672
ISBN 10:   1398822671
Series:   Arcturus Illustrated Case Files
Pages:   208
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 THE ORIGINS OF THE MAFIA CHAPTER 2 T HE 19TH CENTURY: EARLY HOODS AND STREET BRAWLERS CHAPTER 3 P ROHIBITION: RUM RUNNERS AND BEER BARONS CHAPTER 4 THE 1940S-1960S: CRIME GROWS UP CHAPTER 5 THE 1970S: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS CHAPTER 6 THE 1980S AND 1990S: THE LAW FIGHTS BACK EPILOGUE THE MODERN MAFIA INDEX PICTURE CREDITS

Al Cimino is a journalist and author who specializes in history and crime. His books include War in the Pacific, Omaha Beach, Battle of Guadalcanal and Battle of Midway. Al was brought up in New York city. Jo Durden Smith was a reporter, researcher, then producer-director at Granada TV and an executive producer at Alan King Associates. As a freelance writer, he contributed to well-established publications such as Village Voice in the US, as well as authoring a number of books including Sex and the Brain with Diane de Simone.

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