Cosa Nostra

Cosa Nostra A History of the Sicilian Mafia

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Publisher's Synopsis

Recognised as 'The first truly definitive English-language study of this myth-laden subject and a pleasure to read' (Sunday Times) COSA NOSTRA is the compelling story of the Sicilian mafia, the world's most famous, most secretive and most misunderstood criminal fraternity.

The mafia has been given many names since it was founded one hundred and forty years ago: the Sect, the Brotherhood, the Honoured Society, and now Cosa Nostra. Yet as times have changed, the mafia's subtle and bloody methods have remained the same. Now, for the first time, COSA NOSTRA reconstructs the complete history of the Sicilian mafia from its origins to the present day, from the lemon groves and sulphur mines of Sicily, to the streets of Manhattan.

Described by Andrew Marr as 'Monumental and gripping' COSA NOSTRA is a history rich in atmosphere with the narrative pace of the best detective fiction, and hailed in Italy as the best book ever written about the mafia.

Book information

ISBN: 9780340935262
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint: Hodder
Pub date:
Edition: Updated Edition
DEWEY: 364.10609458
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 501
Weight: 426g
Height: 197mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 34mm