The Real Gangs of New York

Isn't it amazing how much of history is based on the movie, rather than the facts? I knew going into these books from the "Organized Crime Series" they were not going to be novel-sized in length. That being said, the facts are there. For someone, like myself or my grandchildren, who did not grow up in the area or era, we all thoroughly enjoyed reading the information provided. It was in-depth enough that we were able to get a true picture of the times and circumstances without weighing it down with too much information that would have been an overload for us. There were references to several other authors and research that had been done which gave a jumping-off point for further investigation if we wanted it. We were pleased with this book.