The Origin of Organized Crime in America: The New York City Mafia, 1891-1931

By David Critchley

Book Overview

In this stunning book, David Critchley examines the birth of organized crime in New York, including the Mafia recruitment process, relations with Mafias in Sicily, the role of non-Sicilians in New York's organized crime Families, the impact of Prohibition, and allegations that a "new" Mafia was created in 1931.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415882575
• ISBN13: 9780415882576
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"