Cosa Nostra. The History of the Sicilian Mafia

«The emergence of the mafia is closely linked to the rise of the Italian state,» — believes historian John Dickie.
The history of «Cosa Nostra» confirms this: the name of the organization has become synonymous, it has survived two world wars, withstood the onslaught of Mussolini's dictatorship, spread across the ocean, and continues to exist today.

The strength and power of the mafia are upheld by a special code of honor, a careful selection process, and, of course, connections with politicians of the highest level.
Thanks to this, «Cosa Nostra», which began by patronizing Sicilian fruit merchants, became intricately woven into the political life of Italy and even gained influence in international affairs. Today, it still remains a formidable force and can compete for the title of one of the most dangerous criminal syndicates in the world.

Based on numerous testimonies from both anti-mafia fighters and the «repentant» mafiosi themselves, Dickie's book has become a true investigation into the inner workings of one of the most dangerous and brutal criminal organizations in the world.