Al Capone's beer wars : a complete history of organized crime in Chicago during prohibition
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Published
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2017.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781633882850, 1633882853
Physical Desc
414 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Status
Cranston Central - Adult Non-Fiction
364 .106 BIN
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364 .106 BIN
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Cranston Central - Adult Non-Fiction | 364 .106 BIN | On Shelf |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Cumberland - Non-Fiction (2nd Floor) | 8490 TRUECRIME-ORGCRIME-BIN | On Shelf |
Warwick Public - Adult Non-Fiction | HV 6452 I3 B56 2017 | On Shelf |
Warwick Public - Adult Non-Fiction | HV 6452 I3 B56 2017 | On Shelf |
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Published
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2017.
Language
English
ISBN
9781633882850, 1633882853
UPC
40027281387
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Although much has been written about Al Capone, there has not been--until now--a complete history of organized crime in Chicago during Prohibition. This exhaustively researched book covers the entire period from 1920 to 1933. Author John J. Binder, a recognized authority on the history of organized crime in Chicago, discusses all the important bootlegging gangs in the city and the suburbs and also examines the other major rackets, such as prostitution, gambling, labor and business racketeering, and narcotics. A major focus is how the Capone gang -- one of twelve major bootlegging mobs in Chicago at the start of Prohibition--gained a virtual monopoly over organized crime in northern Illinois and beyond. Binder also describes the fight by federal and local authorities, as well as citizens' groups, against organized crime. In the process, he refutes numerous myths and misconceptions related to the Capone gang, other criminal groups, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, and gangland killings. What emerges is a big picture of how Chicago's underworld evolved during this period. This broad perspective goes well beyond Capone and specific acts of violence and brings to light what was happening elsewhere in Chicagoland and after Capone went to jail. Based on 25 years of research and using many previously unexplored sources, this fascinating account of a bloody and colorful era in Chicago history will become the definitive work on the subject"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"Based on 25 years of research using all available sources, this is the definitive history of organized crime in Chicago through the end of the Prohibition Era"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Binder, J. J. (2017). Al Capone's beer wars: a complete history of organized crime in Chicago during prohibition . Prometheus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Binder, John J., 1956-. 2017. Al Capone's Beer Wars: A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition. Prometheus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Binder, John J., 1956-. Al Capone's Beer Wars: A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition Prometheus Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Binder, John J. Al Capone's Beer Wars: A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition Prometheus Books, 2017.
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