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The Gangs of New York

The Gangs of New York

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by Herbert Asbury, Jorge Luis Borges (Foreword by)
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The Gangs of New York has long been hand-passed among its cult readership. It is a tour through a now unrecognizable city of abysmal poverty and habitual violence cobbled, as Luc Sante has written, 'from legend, memory, police records, the self-aggrandizements of aging crooks, popular journalism, and solid historical research.' Asbury presents the definitive work on this subject, an illumination of the gangs of old New York that ultimately gave rise to the modern Mafia and its depiction in films like The Godfather.

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ISBN13: 9781560252757
ISBN10: 1560252758
Language: English
Series: The Gangs of New York
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication Year: 2001
Format: Paperback

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    Deep dive into historic New York gangs' brutal roots.

  • Who is this book for?

    This book is a gripping exploration of New York's rough past, revealing the gritty reality behind the city's infamous gangs. Asbury's detailed research combines legend and fact, providing a vivid picture of a turbulent era that still influences popular culture today. If you're fascinated by history, crime, or urban transformation, you'll find it both insightful and compelling.
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