Gangs of Britain: The Gripping True Stories of the Faces Who Run Britain's Organised Crime

by Wensley Clarkson

Book Overview

Today's gangsters are a far cry from their earlier counterparts. The godfathers of old were seen by many as a stabilizing influence; their power inspired respect and they kept the underworld in check. Gangs of the 21st century have spread their brutality far and wide. The old crimes of prostitution and extortion are being dropped in favor of multi-million dollar drug deals, bringing gangsters more money and power than ever before. It is a cut-throat...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844545180
• ISBN13: 9781844545186
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: John Blake
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.7"