Don Vito Unmasked A Journey Through the Rise and Fall of Vito Cascio Ferro - Softcover

Leone, Ferruccio

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798227486363

Verlag: Ferruccio Leone, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Immerse yourself in the tumultuous world of turn-of-the-century Sicily and discover the astonishing life of Vito Cascio Ferro-one of the most cunning, enigmatic figures ever to emerge from the Sicilian Mafia. Don Vito Unmasked peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding this legendary boss, tracing his beginnings in Bisacquino's rustic hills to his daring exploits in New York's infamous Little Italy.

This meticulously researched narrative explores how Cascio Ferro skillfully navigated Sicily's fragmented social landscape, forging alliances with radical peasant leagues on one hand and powerful landowners on the other. It follows his daring transatlantic ventures, illuminating the hidden links that bound the Old World to the New in a covert network of crime, corruption, and mutual fascination.

Witness his uncanny ability to charm politicians, evade relentless detectives such as Joe Petrosino, and consolidate power in a world teetering on the brink of radical change. Finally, see how his downfall at the hands of Fascist strongman Cesare Mori reveals the vulnerable underbelly of an organization that once seemed untouchable.

Rich in historical detail, Don Vito Unmasked offers a vivid portrait of a criminal mastermind, a society under siege, and the enduring myth of a man whose story still resonates in the annals of Mafia lore. Perfect for history enthusiasts, true-crime aficionados, and readers drawn to tales of power, secrecy, and survival.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Ferruccio Leone
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798227486363
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 152
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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