American Mafia: A History of Its Rise to Power Free Audiobook Download by Thomas Reppetto
This hilarious audiobook tells the story of how a group of Italian immigrants led by Al Capone and Joe Bonanno took over Chicago and became organized crime's most powerful force.
The American Mafia has been active since the late 1800s, but it's only recently that they've come to be recognized as a major influence in modern society. The Mafia was initiated by Sicilian immigrants and primarily made their money through the service industry. From breweries, to restaurants, to garment factories, they would buy protection from the owners and then share the profits with them. In recent years, they've moved into the pornography industry and have become notorious for their violent tactics and large scale drug trafficking. This book gives an in-depth history of how these crime organizations rose to power and why they are still a threat to American society today
One of the most interesting aspects of the American Mafia is its rise to power. This book takes readers through the historical timeline, starting with outlaws who were often hanged in America's frontier days. It then goes on to discuss how the criminal activities of these outlaws helped form what would later be known as the American Mafia.
The book is a detailed history of the American Mafia from its roots in Sicily to the Italian-American crime families that came to prominence in America. 'Paul Costanzo' narrates the audiobook, which was released on March 27, 2016. The narrator does an excellent job of bringing Italy's history and culture to American ears with this book.
American Mafia: A History of Its Rise to Power is a non-fiction book written by Thomas Reppetto in 2009. It is about the rise of organized crime in the United States and how it has been shaped by its social, political and economic changes over the years. The book cites many examples of how the American Mafia has succeeded because they have used their power to influence politicians and governments, among other things, including convincing the government to enact Prohibition.
The "American Mafia" is the name given to a number of Italian-American organized crime groups in the United States. The term has been used to refer to these criminal organizations from the time of their formation in Sicily around 1890 up until the present day. Many of these groups, including New York's Five Families, Chicago Outfit and Los Angeles Mob have become public knowledge through events such as arrests and trials for murder, labor racketeering, bribery, etc. Thomas Reppetto is an American historian who wrote the book American Mafia: A History of Its Rise to Power. This biography tells how the "American Mafia" came into its own during Prohibition and what eventually led to its downfall in the 1950s
Published Date | 2017-07-11 |
Duration | 12 hours 5 minutes |
Author | Thomas Reppetto |
Narrated | Paul Costanzo |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Non-Fiction |
Parent Category | Social Science, North America |