History of the Mafia

by Salvatore Lupo

Book Overview

When we think of the Italian Mafia, we think of Marlon Brando, Tony Soprano, and the Corleones--iconic actors and characters who give shady dealings a mythical pop presence. Yet these sensational depictions take us only so far. The true story of the Mafia reveals both an organization and mindset dedicated to the preservation of tradition. It is no accident that the rise of the Mafia coincided with the unification of Italy and the influx of immigrants...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231131348
• ISBN13: 9780231131346
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"