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

by David Critchley

Book Overview

While the later history of the New York Mafia has received extensive attention, what has been conspicuously absent until now is an accurate and conversant review of the formative years of Mafia organizational growth. David Critchley examines the Mafia recruitment process, relations with Mafias in Sicily, the role of non-Sicilians in New York's organized crime Families, kinship connections, the Black Hand, the impact of Prohibition, and allegations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415990300
• ISBN13: 9780415990301
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"