Here is the shocking true saga of the Irish American mob. In
Paddy Whacked, bestselling author and organized crime expert T. J.
English brings to life nearly two centuries of Irish American
gangsterism, which spawned such unforgettable characters as Mike
"King Mike" McDonald, Chicago's subterranean godfather; Big Bill
Dwyer, New York's most notorious rumrunner during Prohibition;
Mickey Featherstone, troubled Vietnam vet turned Westies gang
leader; and James "Whitey" Bulger, the ruthless and untouchable
Southie legend. Stretching from the earliest New York and New
Orleans street wars through decades of bootlegging scams, union
strikes, gang wars, and FBI investigations, Paddy Whacked is a
riveting tour de force that restores the Irish American gangster to
his rightful preeminent place in our criminal history -- and
penetrates to the heart of the American experience.
General
Imprint: |
HarperCollinsPublishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2006 |
First published: |
February 2006 |
Authors: |
T.J. English
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Dimensions: |
231 x 150 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
480 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-059003-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
True stories >
Crime
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-06-059003-3 |
Barcode: |
9780060590031 |
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