Public Enemies: America's Criminals Book

In the stormy decades between 1920 and 1940, America's cities as well as its rural areas were introduced to a new breed of lawlessnessthe Gangster. Public Enemies: America's Criminal Past details hard-to-find statistics, narratives, and lore, as well as the vivid personalities that roamed the country during this period. Filled with more than 70 illustrations and editorial cartoons that capture the attitudes of the era, Public Enemies reveals the nature of U.S. crime and criminals during this time, with particular attention to Prohibition bootleggers, Depression Era outlaws, and the first nationwide "war on crime." Coverage begins with an overview of the sweeping changes in crime, crime control, and crime legislation and includes: A Chronology of Crime: lists over a thousand headline crimes between 1920-1940, including commentary on those with historical significance. A Who's Who of Gangsters and Outlaws: Details the criminals who struck terror in the nation, revealing many little known facts. Special features that focus on such topics as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the beginning of crime control, and the history of finger printing. An extensive bibliography.Read More