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內容簡介 The Genovese family created a name for themselves from their decades-long reign over the streets of New York, dominating from the 1930s through the 21st century.Created from a small gang led by Giuseppe Morello, these humble beginnings of Sicilian roots transformedinto one of the most memorable-and oldest-names in Mafia history.As part of the original "Five Families," the Genovese family wielded their power to the scheme, strike fear, andcommand respect to make millions of dollars all over the city.If you want to discover everything, there is to know about the Genovese family's reign and crime spree whileexploring the origins of the Mafia in general, look no further than the Genovese Mafia Crime Family.Capitalizing on the extreme privation of the Great Depression, members of the Genovese family built theirway up through the power structure of La Cosa Nostra.Mob bosses and associates alike had threats at every turn, and the risk of being taken out lived on no matterwhat your spot on the hierarchy.In spite of constant dethronement attempts, the Genovese family remained at the top for decades.Inside the Genovese Mafia Crime Family, you will discover: The Genovese Family's rises and falls throughout decades of power in the ever-changing Mafia world, threatening even its most powerful BossesThe Mafia's origins and history, its role in American culture, and how "Lucky" Luciano changed the fate ofNew York with the imagining of the Five FamiliesLa Cosa Nostra's hierarchy, including the ranks, how it works, and how Made Men and Bosses like VitoGenovese and "The Chin" got to the topHow the Genovese Family rose to power in the late 1800s and took over New York City, making millionsof dollars from illicit activities...plus the fascinating ups and downs of mob life, with the fate of the Genovese Family constantly at risk ofcollapse!
