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The Mafia and the Machine The Story of the Kansas City Mob Book
The Mafia and the Machine The Story of the Kansas City Mob Book
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The Mafia and the Machine: The Story of the Kansas City Mob by Frank R. Hayde
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | The Mafia and the Machine: The Story of the Kansas City Mob |
| Author | Frank R. Hayde |
| Publisher | Barricade Books |
| Year Published | November 2010 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Genre | True crime, organised crime history, American crime history |
| Literary Style | Meticulously researched narrative with vivid accounts and dramatic twists |
| Subject Matter | Kansas City mob history and organised crime analysis |
| Historical Focus | Intricate web of power, influence, and corruption characterising Kansas City mob scene |
| Themes | Organised crime, mob influence, political corruption, business corruption, criminal empires, violence and intimidation |
| Author Approach | Esteemed author unveiling inner workings of organised crime with authoritative insight and historical context |
| Historical Context | Essential glimpse into American crime history with thorough analysis of mob operations |
| Crime Operations | Mob control of gambling, labour unions, and legitimate businesses through corruption and intimidation |
| Historical Significance | Exploration of notorious legacy that shaped Kansas City's criminal underworld |
| Educational Value | Exceptional organised crime education with power and corruption dynamics understanding |
| Accessibility | Engaging and enlightening content for seasoned true crime readers and newcomers to genre |
| Suitability | True crime enthusiasts, American crime history readers, organised crime scholars |
| Collection Value | Essential read for true crime and organised crime history collectors |
| Content Maturity | Organised crime content, criminal violence descriptions, complex themes requiring adult understanding |
| Sustainability | Preloved edition supporting sustainable collecting |
| Condition | Cover has some minor wear and tear but spine and pages in very good condition |
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Description
The Mafia and the Machine: The Story of the Kansas City Mob by Frank R. Hayde – what a gripping masterpiece this is! This preloved compelling paperback edition published by Barricade Books in November 2010 offers riveting exploration of the intricate web of power, influence, and corruption that characterised the Kansas City mob scene. Perfect for true crime aficionados and casual readers, this book offers exceptional organised crime education whilst supporting sustainable collecting.
Key Features
- Frank R. Hayde – esteemed author bringing meticulously researched narrative unveiling inner workings of organised crime
- Barricade Books publication ensuring durability and readability with high-quality publication standards
- Vivid accounts and dramatic twists exploring Kansas City's dark criminal history with engaging storytelling
- Thorough analysis and historical context providing essential glimpse into American crime history
- Exploration of notorious legacy that shaped Kansas City's criminal underworld with power and corruption dynamics
- Perfect for seasoned true crime readers and newcomers to genre with engaging and enlightening content
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🐾 Arya's Approval
Right darlings, Frank R. Hayde's The Mafia and the Machine is absolutely GRIPPING true crime that exposes how the Kansas City mob systematically corrupted local politics and business through violence, bribery, and intimidation. The book reveals how notorious figures controlled everything from gambling to labour unions – transforming Kansas City into a playground for organised crime!
Hayde's meticulous research combined with vivid storytelling shows the human cost of mob rule where legitimate businesses were destroyed and honest citizens lived in fear. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts and American crime history readers who appreciate rigorous examination of how criminal organisations corrupted entire cities. This is exactly why understanding mob history matters! 💙
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 PAWS OUT OF 5
— Arya, Chief Drama Officer & True Crime Specialist
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