The Mafia Encyclopedia

"The Mafia Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive survey of the mob's most influential perpetrators and personalities, including their hangouts and hideaways, their plays for power, their schemes and crimes, and their unique culture and jargon. More than 95 illustrations and more than 450 entries bust the Mafia myths with an unflinching look at the brutal, nefarious and bizarre culture and characters of organized crime."--BOOK JACKET. "The Mafia Encyclopedia is a guide for anyone who wants to know the truth about organized crime and understand the violent forces that have shaped it."--BOOK JACKET.