The History of Organized Crime: The True Story and Secrets of Global Gangland

by David Southwell (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2009

  $3.31

  From the back streets of London to neon-soaked Las Vegas, organized crime is the world's biggest and most profitable business. A truly global enterprise, no country can claim to be free from the taint of this ever-growing threat to established society. This explosive investigation reveals the past, present and future of organized crime, from the mysterious origins of the Sicilian Mafia and the Chinese Triads to the new emerging global powers in organized crime including the Russian Organizatsiya and the Mexican Cartels. Bypassing the codes of silence that often surround the activities of those involved, in The History of Organized Crime David Southwell sets out the history, rules and secrets of every major criminal network across the globe and tackles their crimes, methods and key figures in chilling and compelling detail.

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.31

  Organized crime is the world's biggest and most profitable business. A truly global enterprise, no country in the world can claim to be free from the taint of this ever-growing and evolving threat to established society. Bypassing the codes of silence that often surround the activities of those involved, David Southwell sets out the history, rules, structure and secrets of every major criminal network across the globe. Tackling the crimes, methods, and the key figures in the world's largest and most powerful outlaw organizations, this book traces the evolution of organized crime in every major territory to present the most comprehensive illustrated exploration of organized crime ever seen.