Louis Ferrante
Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia
Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia
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Louis Ferrante, a former mafia member, reveals the history of the American mafia from its origins in nineteenth-century Sicily to its rise in American cities like New Orleans, New York, and Las Vegas. He explores the social, economic, and political forces that fueled the mafia's unstoppable rise, including its involvement in alcohol provision during prohibition, aiding U. S. Naval Intelligence during the Second World War, and establishing a gambling mecca in the Nevada desert. Ferrante's vivid portrayal of early American mobsters fills in crucial gaps in mafia history, providing the most comprehensive account of the world's most famous criminal fraternity.
Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
In his captivating book, "BORGATA: RISE OF EMPIRE," former mafia member Louis Ferrante takes readers on a definitive journey through the history of the American Mafia. Spanning from the political turmoil of nineteenth-century Sicily to the bustling cities of New Orleans, New York, and the notorious gambling haven of Las Vegas, Ferrante delves into the intricate social, economic, and political forces that propelled the Mafia's unstoppable rise.
We follow the early mob as they navigate the challenges of prohibition, providing alcohol to the American public, aiding U.S. Naval Intelligence during World War II, and even unofficially taking control of the island of Cuba. Ferrante's vivid portrayal of iconic mobsters such as Lucky Luciano, Vito Genovese, Frank Costello, and Meyer Lansky fills in crucial gaps in mafia history, offering the most comprehensive account yet of this infamous criminal fraternity.
"BORGATA: RISE OF EMPIRE" is the first installment in a groundbreaking new trilogy that promises to shed light on the Mafia's evolution and impact on American society. Ferrante's masterful storytelling takes readers from the group's humble beginnings to its ascendancy as the most influential organized criminal network in America. This captivating book is a must-read for anyone interested in the dark underworld of organized crime and the fascinating history of the Mafia.
Weight: 630g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474604291
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