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Revolt in the Mafia Hardcover – January 1, 1963

by Ralph V Martin (Author)

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A violent & disturbing book; Mr Martin tells of the electrifying series of events, triggered by a mob killing , in which the Gallo Gang revoted against their boss, Joe Profaci, one of America's most powerful Dons.

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English
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Duell, Sloan and Pearce
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January 1, 1963
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0006D95YI
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Duell, Sloan and Pearce; First Edition (January 1, 1963)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 0 pages

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Roberto Falcon

Mandatory Reading for EVERY serious mob historian

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018

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Excellent comprehensive catalouging of law enforcements records of virtually every LCN member since it's inception
Must Have for for every serious mob historian.

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LAIrishGuy

Very informative

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013

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Martin had a front row seat to what was talking place when the Gallo brothers went to war with the mob boss Joe Profaci. He also details conversation with some mob informants who explain some of the inner workings of the Mafia at that time. Well written, and with a humble and journalistic viewpoint.

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Homer Bryant Jr.

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015

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one of the best cop book out of the big apple

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James Hercules Sutton

He Lived It

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2006

Raymond V. Martin was Assistant Chief Inspector of the Brooklyn South Detective Squad in the early 1960's, and he made it his business to bust the Gallo Crime family, operating in his jurisdiction. He names names, and describes incidents, many of which Mario Puzo used in his "Godfather" novels, although some names are switched around. There's a Clemenza, another who is a hood that's a crooner, many more both famous and infamous. Martin describes the srategies and tactics he used to bring organized crime under control. He's a most unusual man, never having graduated from high school, apparently. He writes that the FBI was aware of the existence of a Mafia, even as it denied it. His take on the doings of the time--Congressional Crime hearings, the Kennedys--is interesting because of his point-of-view in law enforcement. A good read on a rainy night, partcularly if you're interested in where Mario Puzo got material for his novels.

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