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The Great Unequal Struggle

Pasquale De Marco

Publisher: Publishdrive

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Summary

In the early 20th century, Chicago was a city divided. The wealthy elite lived in mansions along the shores of Lake Michigan, while the working class struggled to make ends meet in crowded tenements. The city was also home to a thriving underworld of racketeers, bootleggers, and gangsters. These criminals controlled the city's streets, preying on businesses and residents alike.

The struggle between these two cities came to a head in the 1920s, during the Prohibition era. Al Capone, the most notorious gangster of the era, ruled Chicago with an iron fist. His organization was responsible for bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution. Capone's reign of terror made Chicago a symbol of lawlessness and corruption.

But the people of Chicago refused to give up. They fought back against the racketeers and the corrupt politicians who enabled them. In the end, they were victorious. Capone was convicted of tax evasion and sent to prison. The racketeers were driven out of the city, and Chicago began to heal.

This book tells the story of Chicago's struggle against racketeering. It is a story of violence, corruption, and hope. It is a story that has shaped Chicago's history and continues to shape its present.

Drawing inspiration from the "Racketeer's Progress: Chicago and the Struggle for the Modern American Economy, 1900–1940," this book offers a fresh perspective on the Windy City's battle against organized crime. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, it transports readers back to a time when the streets of Chicago were ruled by gangsters and the city's future hung in the balance.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, urban studies, or the history of organized crime. It is a story that will both fascinate and inspire readers.


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Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 162 pages.

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