Hailed in Italy as the best book ever written about the mafia in any language; Cosa Nostra is a fascinating; violent; and darkly comic account that reads like fiction and takes us deep into the inner sanctum of this secret society where few have dared to tread.In this gripping history of the Sicilian mafia; John Dickie uses startling new research to reveal the inner workings of this secret society with a murderous record. He explains how the mafia began; how it responds to threats and challenges; and introduces us to the real-life characters that inspired the American imagination for generations; making the mafia an international; larger than life cultural phenomenon. Dickie's dazzling cast of characters includes Antonio Giammona; the first "boss of bosses''; New York cop Joe Petrosino; who underestimated the Sicilian mafia and paid for it with his life; and Bernard "the Tractor" Provenzano; the current boss of bosses who has been hiding in Sicily since 1963.
#884035 in Books 2012-04-10 2012-04-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.47 x .25 x 8.25l; .75 #File Name: 1401237622128 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Really enjoyed this bookBy Customer14 year old is a new fan of MAD. Really enjoyed this book.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Perfect for MAD loving kidsBy Heather CullinI bought this for my 9 and 12 year old boys who are both reluctant readers. They are big fans of the MAD show on Cartoon Network. We had order a few of the older MAD books but there was a lot of inappropriate things in them. This series with the CN logo on the front is definitely slightly more tame but still inappropriate enough to be funny for them. It has definitely gotten them to enjoy reading more and we have since ordered some more to get through the summer!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy William JacobsBest satire magazine! Mad magazine fans will enjoy it!
