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OverviewAlbany, New York, experienced massive upheaval when the Volstead Act of 1919 established Prohibition. Crime already proliferated in the capital of the Empire State, with rival political machines stooping to corruption and the mob with their heavy-handed powers of persuasion. As it did nationwide, Prohibition in Albany served merely to force alcohol-related commerce underground and lawlessness and violence to the forefront of city activity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frankie Y Bailey , Alice P GreenPublisher: History Press Library Editions Imprint: History Press Library Editions Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.345kg ISBN: 9781540218841ISBN 10: 1540218848 Pages: 130 Publication Date: 01 February 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback 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 ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |