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OverviewThe true story of how Detroit's Purple-Licavoli Gang took over Toledo and its aftermath. Prohibition and Toledo's proximity to rum-running routes made it an ideal target of organized crime and the author details how the takeover was implemented and how corruption eased the process. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Harry R IllmanPublisher: Commonwealth Book Company, Inc. Imprint: Commonwealth Book Company, Inc. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.549kg ISBN: 9781948986663ISBN 10: 1948986663 Pages: 374 Publication Date: 27 September 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""One after another, lawyers, judges, politicians, businessmen, gang leaders took over. Each had its own little racket going and each contributed to the lawlessness of the city. Without these lawless, flamboyant characters holding the reins and power politics in the city, Toledo would probably have developed along the line of any other midwestern city."" - Melvin Belli" Author InformationHarry R. Illman [1918-2001] was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Toledo and later the Ohio State University Law School. Although a successful lawyer, his gambling troubles led to a suspension and eventually a permanent disbarment from the Ohio bar. His law career included representing Toledo gambling figures, making him uniquely qualified to author this book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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