The Mafia: A Story of Corruption, Violence and Murder

This enthralling 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 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 ...