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The Deadly Don: Vito Genovese, Mafia Boss
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Pulitzer Prizewinning Investigative Journalist And Author Anthony M. Destefano Presents The Definitive Book On Vito Genovese, The Namesake Of A Crime Family Which Still Considered One Of The Most Viable And Dangerous In Theu.S. Today. From Enforcer To Godfather, Vito Genovese Rose Through The Ranks Of La Cosa Nostra To Head Of One Of The Wealthiest And Most Dangerous Crime Families In American History.Vito Genovese Ran Rackets As A Member Of Giuseppe Joe The Boss Masseria'S Gang In New York City Before Joining Forces With Lucky Luciano, Frank Costello, Meyer Lansky, And Bugsy Siegel As Bootleggers During Prohibition. As A Soldier In The Castellammarese War, He Helped Orchestrate Masseria'S Death On Behalf Of Brooklyn Crime Lord Salvatore Maranzano, Consolidating His Position And Power Before Ensuring Maranzano, Too, Was Knocked Off. For The Next Three Decades, Vito Genoveseshrewd, Merciless, And Utterly Savagekilled Countless Gangsters In His Bid To Become The Capo Di Tutti I Capiboss Of Bossesin The American Mafia. Genovese Would Betray Some Of The Mafia'S Most Notorious Bosses, Including Albert Anastasia And Frank Costello, To Eventually Seize Control Of The Luciano Crime Family, One That Still Bears The Genovese Name Today.In The Deadly Don, Pulitzer Prizewinning Journalist Anthony M. Destefano Presents The Rise And Fall Of Vito Genovese In This First Comprehensive Biography Of The Legendary Mafiosofrom His Childhood In Naples, Italy, And The Beginnings Of His Bulletridden Criminal Career On Lower Manhattan'S Mean Streets, Through His Selfexile In The Mid1930S Back To His Homeland Where He Ran A Black Market Operation Under The Fascist Regime Of Benito Mussolini, And His Return To New York Where Genovesemade A Fortune As The Head Of An Illegal Narcotics Empire. Destefano Reveals The Important And Terrifying Role Genovese Played In The Creation Of The Mafia, Detailing His Bloody And Ruthless Lifetime Of Crime That Would Put Him Behind Bars For His Last Fifteen Yearsand Securing His Infamous Place In The History Of Organized Crime.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'The Deadly Don'? A: The author of 'The Deadly Don: Vito Genovese, Mafia Boss' is Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anthony M. DeStefano.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Deadly Don'? A: 'The Deadly Don' focuses on the life of Vito Genovese, detailing his rise through the ranks of the Mafia and his impact on organized crime in the U.S.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Deadly Don' contains 356 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Deadly Don' published? A: 'The Deadly Don' was published on May 25, 2021.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Deadly Don' a biography? A: 'The Deadly Don' is indeed a biography, presenting the comprehensive life story of Vito Genovese.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its First Edition.
- Q: What historical period does 'The Deadly Don' cover? A: 'The Deadly Don' covers Vito Genovese's life from his childhood in Naples, Italy, through his criminal career in America.
- Q: Does the book discuss Vito Genovese's criminal activities? A: Yes, the book details Vito Genovese's extensive criminal activities and his role in shaping organized crime.
- Q: Are there any notable events highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights significant events like Genovese's involvement in the Castellammarese War and his rise to power within the Mafia.