Al Capone's beer wars : a complete history of organized crime in Chicago during prohibition /

Although much has been written about Al Capone, there has not been, until now, a complete history of organized crime in Chicago during Prohibition. This exhaustively researched book covers the entire period from 1920 to 1933. Author John J. Binder, a recognized authority on the history of organized...

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Main Author: Binder, John J., 1956- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, [2017]
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