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The Violent Years: Prohibition and the Detroit Mobs

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The Detroit Mafia is one of the most notorious organized crime syndicates in American history. Its roots can be traced back to the early 1900s, when Italian immigrants began arriving in the city in large numbers. These immigrants often faced discrimination and poverty, and many turned to crime as a way to make a living.

The Violent Years: Prohibition and The Detroit Mobs

by Paul R. Kavieff

4.7 out of 5

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Prohibition, which began in 1920, created a golden opportunity for organized crime. The ban on alcohol led to a huge increase in demand for illegal liquor, and the Detroit Mafia was quick to capitalize on this opportunity. The syndicate established a network of speakeasies and bootlegging operations, and it soon became one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the country.

The Detroit Mafia's rise to power was accompanied by a wave of violence. The syndicate was ruthless in its pursuit of profit, and it often resorted to murder and intimidation to get what it wanted. The city's streets became a battleground, as rival gangs fought for control of the illegal liquor trade.

The Detroit Mafia's reign of terror came to an end in the 1930s, when the federal government began to crack down on organized crime. The syndicate was weakened by a series of raids and arrests, and it was eventually dismantled.

The Violent Years: Prohibition and the Detroit Mobs is a fascinating and informative account of this dark chapter in Detroit's history. Author William M. Alnor draws on extensive research and interviews to paint a vivid picture of a city torn apart by violence, corruption, and organized crime.

If you are interested in the history of organized crime or the Prohibition era, then I highly recommend this book. It is a well-written and informative account of a fascinating and complex period in American history.

Reviews

"The Violent Years is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of organized crime or the Prohibition era. Alnor's research is impeccable, and his writing is clear and engaging. This book is a major contribution to the field." - John Dickie, author of Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia

"Alnor's book is a fascinating and informative account of the rise and fall of the Detroit Mafia. This is a well-written and well-researched book that I highly recommend." - James N. Giglio, author of The Crime Book: The Encyclopedia of Hoaxes, Frauds, and Scams

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* **Image 1:** The Detroit Mafia's reign of terror came to an end in the 1930s, when the federal government began to crack down on organized crime. * **Image 2:** The Detroit Mafia was ruthless in its pursuit of profit, and it often resorted to murder and intimidation to get what it wanted. * **Image 3:** The city's streets became a battleground, as rival gangs fought for control of the illegal liquor trade.

The Violent Years: Prohibition and The Detroit Mobs

by Paul R. Kavieff

4.7 out of 5