The Mafia EncyclopediaIn The Mafia Encyclopedia, Third Edition, Carl Sifakis once again provides a fascinating survey of the mobOCOs most influential perpetrators and personalities, including their hangouts and hideaways, their plays for power, their schemes and crimes, and their unique culture and jargon. More than 100 illustrations, nearly 500 entries, and a chronology bust the Mafia myths and provide an unflinching look at the brutal, sin-laden, and bizarre culture and characters of organized crime." |
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