The origin of organized crime in America

About this book

While the later history of the New York Mafia has received extensive attention, what has been conspicuously absent until now is an accurate and conversant review of the formative years of Mafia organizational growth. David Critchley examines the Mafia recruitment process, relations with Mafias in Sicily, the role of non-Sicilians in New York’s organized crime Families, kinship connections, the Black Hand, the impact of Prohibition, and allegations that a "new" Mafia was created in 1931. This book will interest Historians, Criminologists, and anyone fascinated by the American Mafia.

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· 348 pages · ≈ 6 h 27 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read The origin of organized crime in America?

About ≈ 6 h 27 m — 348 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe origin of organized crime in America~6 h 27 m

How many pages is The origin of organized crime in America?

348 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The origin of organized crime in America348

What genre is The origin of organized crime in America?

It sits on the True Crime, History shelves.

Is The origin of organized crime in America in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote The origin of organized crime in America?

David Critchley.