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- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
- Number of Pages: 400
- ISBN: 0312566905
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113159723
- Release Date: July 21, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #371357 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #1002 in True Crime (See Top 100 True Crime Bestsellers)
- #92 in Organized Crime (See Top 100 Organized Crime Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Last Godfathers: Inside the Mafia's Most Infamous Family" by John Follain to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Last Godfathers: Inside the Mafia's Most Infamous Family"Browse more products related to "John Follain"Publisher's noteTraces the rise and fall of the Sicilian mafia's Corleone organization, from its rise from humble origins to Cosa Nostra dominance, in an account that focuses on the lives of Luciano "The Professor" Leggio, Salvator "The Beast" Riina, and Bernardo "The Tractor" Provenzano. 25,000 first printing. "The Last Godfathers "charts the spectacular rise and the fall of one of the richest and most powerful criminal organizations in history, the Sicilian mafia's Corleone clan. From humble origins in the town of Corleone, they manipulated the Cosa Nostra's code of honor--deceiving and bludgeoning to the summit of the secret brotherhood, purging rivals and launching terrorist campaigns which decimated anti-mafia judges, police and politicians. Journalist John Follian focuses on the three godfathers who headed the clan from the 1950s on. Luciano "The Professor" Leggio, Salvator "The Beast" Riina and Bernardo "The Tractor" Provenzano--who forged a vicious gang bent on the subversion of democracy. Cutting through the romantic aura of Hollywood films, "The Last Godfathers "portrays the true face of the Corleone mob, delving into the bloody facts behind the myth of the modern mafia. If You Enjoy "The Last Godfathers: Inside the Mafia's Most Infamous Family (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Last Godfathers: Inside the Mafia's Most Infamous Family (Hardcover)" by John Follain (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Organized Crime Bestsellers
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