The Elusive Purple Gang

Detroit's Kosher Nostra

Autori

• Gregory A. Fournier

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Pagine

252pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

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Focusing on the notorious Purple Gang, the narrative chronicles the rise and fall of the Burnstein brothers and their associates, who uniquely dominated Detroit's underworld during Prohibition. This history explores their ambitious quest for power and wealth, detailing their influence as the only Jewish gang in a major American city. The episodic account reveals the gang's eventual self-destruction, highlighting the darker aspects of their pursuit and the impact of their criminal activities on the community.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

(In brossura)