Coming to America. Al Capone. Valachi, Luciano, Genovese. Hollywood. Vegas. Hoffa. Kennedy connection. Gallo, Colombo, Bonanno. Gotti. Resume.
Contents:
v. 1. Coming to America ; Al Capone -- v. 2. Valachi, Luciano, Genovese ; Hollywood -- v. 3. Vegas ; Hoffa -- v. 4. Kennedy connection ; Gallo, Colombo, Bonanno -- v. 5. Gotti ; Resume.
Summary:
The Mafia moved from an almost dictatorial system to one in which five influential families shared the power. Criminal business smarts and strategic violence determined who survived. The extent to which the Mafia was able to corrupt law enforcement and other agencies and their involvement in illegal drug activities is examined.
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