Gangland Glasgow: True Crime from the Streets

Gangland Glasgow: True Crime from the Streets

by RobertJeffrey (Author)

Synopsis

Sharp-suited gang members hiding swords down the panelling of trendy Italian scooters Police wearing specially designed leather neckbands to deflect knife attacks Mounted police wielding sabres For more than 100 years Glasgow was known worldwide for its gangsters and villains. This book traces the history of the city's gangland violence from the bloody turf wars, extortion and religious battles to the rise in drug dealing today. A powerful read.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Black and White Publishing
Published: 17 Mar 2005

ISBN 10: 1902927591
ISBN 13: 9781902927596

Author Bio
Robert Jeffrey is a former managing editor at SMG and co-author of the highly successful Herald Clyde series of books with Ian Watson. However, he is most well know for his run-away bestseller, Glasgow's Hard Men, which explores the battle between the city's criminals, gangs and godfathers and those responsible for fighting crime.