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OverviewHistorians have previously glazed over the mafia's formative years. In this first volume, Ferrante explores its Sicilian roots, before following a cast of larger-than-life characters who arrived as fugitives on American shores. Through these and other lives - including legendary mobsters Lucky Luciano, Vito Genovese, Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Seigel - Ferrante tells the extraordinary story of the mafia's rise in America, as they provided alcohol during Prohibition, created the gambling mecca Las Vegas and practically took over the island of Cuba. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Louis FerrantePublisher: Orion Publishing Co Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9781474604307ISBN 10: 1474604307 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 09 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsHighly entertaining * Wall Street Journal * A fascinating inside look at the history of the Mafia . . . Ferrante's familiarity with Mafia customs gives flesh and immediacy to what could otherwise be a rote historical tome, but he doesn't draw his authority from affiliation alone: this is a well-researched history in its own right. True crime fans will be captivated * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY * It's very rare when someone from Lou's world has the heart of a writer. Criminal experiences don't usually lead to great insights. Louis Ferrante is different - his talent for storytelling shines through -- Nicholas Pileggi, author of WISE GUY and CASINO Building his case in concise, economical prose, Ferrante draws on an extensive knowledge of world events, mob lore and personal experience . . . a rousing memoir, meditation on world history and Mafia exposé all in one * Kirkus Reviews on MOB RULES * Being inside Ferrante's mind is an amazing experience -- Joel Stein * TIME * It's very rare when someone from Lou's world has the heart of a writer. Criminal experiences don't usually lead to great insights. Louis Ferrante is different - his talent for storytelling shines through -- Nicholas Pileggi, author of Wise Guy and Casino Building his case in concise, economical prose, Ferrante draws on an extensive knowledge of world events, mob lore and personal experience . . . a rousing memoir, meditation on world history and Mafia exposé all in one -- Kirkus Reviews on Mob Rules Being inside Ferrante's mind is an amazing experience -- Joel Stein * TIME * It's very rare when someone from Lou's world has the heart of a writer. Criminal experiences don't usually lead to great insights. Louis Ferrante is different - his talent for storytelling shines through -- Nicholas Pileggi, author of Wise Guy and Casino Building his case in concise, economical prose, Ferrante draws on an extensive knowledge of world events, mob lore and personal experience . . . a rousing memoir, meditation on world history and Mafia exposé all in one * Kirkus Reviews on MOB RULES * Being inside Ferrante's mind is an amazing experience -- Joel Stein * TIME * Author InformationLouis Ferrante is a former Mafia associate and heist expert who served eight years in prison after refusing to incriminate Gambino family members. His last book, Mob Rules, was an international bestseller, and his Discovery Channel Series, Inside the Gangsters Code, earned him a Grierson Award nomination for Presenter of the Year. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |