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Newark, Tim

 
9781784388942: The Mafia at War: Allied Collusion With the Mob
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ISBN 10 : 1784388947 ISBN 13 : 9781784388942
Editeur : Greenhill Books, 2023

Synopsis

'An engrossing history that reads like a thriller. The Godfather meets Band of Brothers.' ― Andrew Roberts 'Newark tells an extraordinary tale with pace and conviction, and impressively unravels what really happened from the pervasive myths.' ― History Today 'A fascinating and compelling work on three of the most evil movements of the 20th century. It ought to be required reading for anyone looking for insights into the period.' ― Richard Hammer The Mafia is the most powerful criminal organisation the world has ever known. This book tells the epic story of how the Mafia was nearly destroyed by Mussolini, prospered in the US, struck a secret wartime deal with the US government, and then backed a bloody rebellion that nearly turned Sicily into an independent Mafia realm. It shows how Lucky Luciano won his freedom thanks to mobster help in World War II; how Jewish gangsters clashed with Nazis on the streets of New York; how Mafiosi nearly issued contracts to kill top Nazis including Hitler; how British bobbies patrolled the deadly streets of Palermo; and how Mafia-backed bandits conducted a guerrilla war for Sicilian independence. The Mafia at War is a provocative account of how a criminal organisation exploited the grim realities of World War II to revive its fortunes and dominate global crime.

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À propos de l'auteur

Tim Newark is the author of numerous critically acclaimed military history books, including The Barbarians, War in Britain, Where They Fell, Turning the Tide of War, and Camouflage. He was also the scriptwriter and historical consultant for a six-part TV documentary series on World War II for BBC Worldwide. He lives in Bath.

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Éditeur
Greenhill Books
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1784388947
ISBN 13 
9781784388942
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
304
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9781848326798: Mafia at War: Allied Collusion With the Mob

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1848326793 ISBN 13 :  9781848326798
Editeur : Frontline Books, 2012
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