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The Bootleggers: The Story of Chicago's Prohibition Era
The Bootleggers: The Story of Chicago's Prohibition Era
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For the next thirteen years, when the disastrous folly of Prohibition was at last repealed, illegal drinks' rackets created an entirely new breed of ruthless criminal, men like Al Capone, Johnny Torio, Dion O'Banion and Big Jim Colosimo. They were Bootleggers. They centered on Chicago and their horrific gang warfare caused a total breakdown in the legal and moral standard of that city, which they ruled without fear of punishment.
This is their story, told with dexterity, expertise and vigour by a master writer.
The best ever account of Chicago gangsters... Mr Allsop writes with understanding of the rise of Al Capone and describes the stranglehold which can be obtained by a handful of desperate men. - The Sunday Times
His coverage is so complete that it is difficult to see how any other writer could follow him on the subject Chicago's gangster era. - Sunday Telegraph
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One Line Summary
Gritty gangster story illuminating Chicago's Prohibition chaos.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by true crime and historical gangsters, this book will grip you with its vivid storytelling and detailed accounts. It paints a compelling picture of the chaos, violence, and cunning that defined Chicago's Prohibition era, making history come alive through the rise of infamous figures like Al Capone. Fans of intense, well-researched gangster stories will find it hard to put down.