The Rise of the Mafia - The Definitive Story of Organised Crime (Paperback)

Murder, violence, and corruption are words synonymous with organized crime. Its long and bloody history influences all our lives whether we know it or not. But what lies behind these shadowy organizations? Where did they come from and how did their influence become so widespread? In this extraordinary book, leading crime investigator Martin Short reveals the shocking truth of how the Mafia and other criminal organizations maintain their strength through public demand, as well as extortion and murder. "The Rise of the Mafia" traces the roots of modern organized crime. Martin Short has met hundreds of people with firsthand knowledge and has interviewed some of the most powerful mob masters and informers in the business as well as speaking with key police and FBI officers.

General

Imprint:	John Blake Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2009
First published:	May 2010
Authors:	Martin Short
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	429
ISBN-13:	978-1-84454-779-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > True stories > Crime
LSN:	1-84454-779-5
Barcode:	9781844547791

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