This enthralling hardback guide tells the story of the rise and spread of The Mafia, from the island of Sicily to the United States and beyond, brought to life with striking full-colour photographs and illustrations.

The Mafia is full of blood-chilling characters, from Al Capone, who ran Chicago during Prohibition, and hitmen Louis Lepke and Alberto Anastasia who founded Murder, Inc, to Totò Riina, ''boss of bosses'', John Gotti, ''the Teflon don'', and Bernardo ''The Tractor'' Provenzano, who hid out under cover for 43 years...

They were extraordinary men who lived through extraordinary timesThe Mafia tells the story of their lives, their families, their codes, their crimes and their cold-blooded murders. It''s a long and enthralling tale, drenched in blood and scored with betrayal.

Filled with full-colour photographs, illustrations, and special features, this book provides an essential starting point to understanding the world of organized crime.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Illustrated Case Files are striking, photo-filled hardbacks, delving into sinister cases of true crime, conspiracies and the paranormal, offering a powerful glimpse into darker side of life.

Format Inbunden Omfång 208 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Arcturus Publishing Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2024-09-30 ISBN 9781398822672