The Rise of the Mafia: The Definitive Story of Organised Crime Free Audiobook Download by Martin Short

One fateful night in 1931, a bunch of high school friends went to an Italian restaurant down the road, across from the Palazzo di Torre Argentina in Naples, Italy. They were having a good time and enjoying the evening when all of a sudden, they saw a scene out of The Godfather unfold before them. A man came into the restaurant who would change their lives forever. In his hand was a large piece of paper with writing on it and he demanded that they give him half the money in the cash register at gunpoint. His name was Vito Genovese and he was soon to become one of Italy's most influential criminals.

The Rise of the Mafia: The Definitive Story of Organised Crime, written by Martin Short, is an examination of how the Mafia has evolved into a powerful global criminal organisation.

A definitive account of the rise of organised crime in the 20th century, this is a fast-paced and factual history, told by Martin Short. The book covers the various aspects of organised crime, including it's methods of recruitment, organisations and their influences on society.

The Rise of the Mafia: The Definitive Story of Organised Crime is a definitive history of the mafia from start to finish. It is narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies and covers the background, birth and superstructure of organised crime in the countries it was born in such as Italy, Sicily and America.

"A graphic account of how the Mafia first emerged in Southern Italy, and how it spread to other parts of Europe and the United States."

A definitive tale of how Organised Crime became a worldwide phenomenon, this work follows the rise, fall and resurrection of the Mafia. It is surprising to find that despite its popularity in film, television and books, this book provides all the answers.