Traces the organization's history back to its origins in the nineteenth century.

When we think of the Italian Mafia, we think of Marlon Brando, Tony Soprano, and the Corleones iconic actors and characters who give shady dealings a mythical p

"An illustrated history of the Mafia, focusing on this highly developed criminal organization both as a cult subject and an important social phenomenon. Movie c

Bootleggers, gambling ringleaders, arsonists, narcotics dealers and gang murderers - a variety of characters flourished in the era known as Prohibition and Tamp

Henner Hess's classic work, first published almost a quarter century ago, gives a detailed picture of the typical career of mafiosi. Hess describes a distinct s