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Prohibition Gangsters: The Rise And Fall Of A Bad Generation
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Master Story Teller Marc Mappen Applies A Generational Perspective To The Gangsters Of The Prohibition Eramen Born In The Quarter Century Span From 1880 To 1905Who Came To Power With The Eighteenth Amendment.On January 16, 1920, The Eighteenth Amendment To The Constitution Went Into Effect In The United States, Outlawing The Manufacture, Sale, Or Transportation Of Intoxicating Liquors. A Group Of Young Criminals From Immigrant Backgrounds In Cities Around The Nation Stepped Forward To Disobey The Law Of The Land In Order To Provide Alcohol To Thirsty Americans.Today The Names Of These Young Menal Capone, Lucky Luciano, Dutch Schultz, Legs Diamond, Nucky Johnsonare More Familiar Than Ever, Thanks In Part To Such Cable Programs As Boardwalk Empire. Here, Mappen Strips Way The Many Myths And Legends From Television And Movies To Describe The Lives These Gangsters Lived And The Battles They Fought. Placing Their Criminal Activities Within The Context Of The Issues Facing The Nation, From The Great Depression, Government Crackdowns, And Politics To Sexual Morality, Immigration, And Ethnicity, He Also Recounts What Befell This Villainous Group As The Decades Unwound.Making Use Of Fbi And Other Government Files, Trial Transcripts, And The Latest Scholarship, The Book Provides A Lively Narrative Of Shootouts, Car Chases, Courtroom Clashes, Wire Tapping, And Rubouts In The Roaring 1920S, The Depression Of The 1930S, And Beyond. Mappen Asserts That Prohibition Changed Organized Crime In America. Although Their Activities Were Mercenary And Violent, And They Often Sought To Kill One Another, The Prohibition Generation Built Partnerships, Assigned Territories, And Negotiated Treaties, However Short Lived. They Were Able To Transform The Loosely Associated Gangs Of The Preprohibition Era Into Sophisticated, Complex Syndicates. In Doing So, They Inspired An Enduring Iconthe Gangsterin American Popular Culture And Demonstrated The Nations Ideals Of Innovation And Initiative.View A Three Minute Video Of Marc Mappen Speaking About Prohibition Gangsters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Prohibition Gangsters: The Rise and Fall of a Bad Generation'? A: The book explores the rise and fall of gangsters during the Prohibition era in the United States, focusing on individuals born between 1880 and 1905 who influenced organized crime.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Prohibition Gangsters' is Marc Mappen, known for his storytelling and historical perspectives on crime.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on June 6, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does 'Prohibition Gangsters' have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Organized Crime.
- Q: Does the book include any multimedia content? A: Yes, there is a three-minute video of Marc Mappen discussing the themes of 'Prohibition Gangsters'.
- Q: What kind of sources does the author use for the book? A: Marc Mappen utilizes FBI files, trial transcripts, and recent scholarly research to provide a comprehensive narrative.
- Q: What themes are discussed in 'Prohibition Gangsters'? A: The book discusses themes such as organized crime, Prohibition's impact on society, and the evolution of gangsters in American culture.