Gangsters by Ian Welch

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Economic and social change on both sides of the Atlantic saw a sharp rise in gang-related crime at the beginning of the 20th century. Gangsters takes a compelling look at the dark underbelly of society where bootlegging, robbery, crime sprees, threats and corruption were part of everyday life.

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Gangsters by Ian Welch

Economic and social change on both sides of the Atlantic saw a sharp rise in gang-related crime at the beginning of the 20th century. Gangsters takes a compelling look at the dark underbelly of society where bootlegging, robbery, crime sprees, threats and corruption were part of everyday life.
Claire Welch is the author of numerous non-fiction books including biographies on Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin, as well as books about the natural world and history. A classical musician, Claire also works as Publisher for the Academy of Contemporary Music. She is married with two young sons. Ian Welch is the author of numerous non-fiction books covering genres as diverse as sport, music, cold-blooded killers and historical publications on various aspects of the First and Second World Wars.
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ISBN 13 9780857331731
ISBN 10 0857331736
Title Gangsters
Author Ian Welch
Series Crimes Of The Century
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Year published 2012-06-27
Number of pages 224
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