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In depth history of the Cosa Nostra Bought this book as previously visited Sicily wanted to learn more about history. Took book on next two visits to Sicily and visited the actual places mentioned in book which brought it alive travelling through the narrow streets and large areas of countryside.
A very well written book which is difficult to put down.
Would recommend it as easy to read and very informative.
this book is great, capisci. by far the most interesting book I have read in ages, everything you wanted to know about the Mafia. And as everyone says, 'LEMONS!'?!?
A fascinating history The development of the mafia in Sicily over the last 150 years is described in detail in this absorbing book.
The challenge of writing about a secret, criminal fraternity is obvious. How can you be sure of the accuaracy of your sources and to what extent have popular perceptions of the Mafia been distorted by the media industry that has fuelled its reputation and its mystique? Dickie never fails to acknowledge the difficulty of such a task and never falls into the trap of allowing his writing to... more info
It all started with Lemons !!! Well I never.........but it really did, way back in the 1800's in Sicily. I had no idea what to expect, and took to the task of reading what was described by a fellow Anglo-Italian as "the finest read concerning the Cosa Nostra" with great gusto. Being written by an academic, (and not being one myself) it meant that there was always going to be some heavy going content, and the middle phase is indeed that. Great, but you do have to have your wits about you to take it in and it is all relative to... more info
