History of the Mafia

by Salvatore Lupo

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When we think of the Italian Mafia, we think of Marlon Brando, Tony Soprano, and the Corleones--iconic actors and characters who give shady dealings a mythical pop presence. Yet these sensational depictions take us only so far. The true story of the Mafia reveals both an organization and mindset dedicated to the preservation of tradition. It is no accident that the rise of the Mafia coincided with the unification of Italy and the influx of immigrants...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0231131348

ISBN13:9780231131346

Release Date:July 2009

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.45 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Americas Criminal Law Europe History Italy Law Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Organized Crime Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences True Accounts True Crime Violence in Society

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