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A brief history of gangsters

The romanticised American gangster of the Prohibition era has proved an enduringly popular figure. Even today, names like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano still resonate. Robb explores the histories of key figures, from gangs in the Old West, through Prohibition and the Great Depression, to the likes of...

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Main Author:	Robb, Brian J. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia, PA London Running Press Robinson 2015
Subjects:	Gangsters > History Gangsters in popular culture Organized crime > History
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