Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia by Louis Ferrante Paper

Description: Borgata: Rise of Empire by Louis Ferrante The first volume in a revolutionary new history of the American Mafia from a man who has seen it all from the inside FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Historians have previously glazed over the mafias 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 mafias rise in America, as they provided alcohol during Prohibition, created the gambling mecca Las Vegas and practically took over the island of Cuba. Author Biography Louis 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. Review Highly entertaining * Wall Street Journal *He may be a loss to the criminal fraternity, he is most certainly an asset to the literary world * ASPECTS OF HISTORY *A fascinating inside look at the history of the Mafia . . . Ferrantes familiarity with Mafia customs gives flesh and immediacy to what could otherwise be a rote historical tome, but he doesnt draw his authority from affiliation alone: this is a well-researched history in its own right. True crime fans will be captivated * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Its very rare when someone from Lous world has the heart of a writer. Criminal experiences dont usually lead to great insights. Louis Ferrante is different - his talent for storytelling shines through -- Nicholas Pileggi, author of WISE GUY and CASINOBuilding 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 Ferrantes mind is an amazing experience -- Joel Stein * TIME *A fascinating first volume . . . smoothly written and impeccably researched . . . a serious historical look at organized crime written not by an academician or a journalist, but someone who lived the life. His insights are often personal and always informative . . . Its more complex, erudite and compelling than anything youll hear on a podcast * JERSEY MAN *How the Italian mafia went global * NEW YORK POST *A compelling narrative explaining the socio-economic conditions that spawned the mafia. It will not and cannot be ignored -- Frederick T. Martens * former President of the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime * Details ISBN1474604307 Author Louis Ferrante Publisher Orion Publishing Co ISBN-10 1474604307 ISBN-13 9781474604307 Format Paperback Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-11-09 UK Release Date 2023-11-09 Subtitle A History of the American Mafia Illustrations integrated b&w Audience General Pages 400 AU Release Date 2023-11-13 NZ Release Date 2023-11-13 DEWEY 364.10609 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151837549;

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