Paula W. (emeralds) reviewed The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld on + 2 more book reviews
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Very good book, it keeps you interested from the start to the end.
Todd S. (tschaap) reviewed The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld on + 2 more book reviews
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I had never realized the history of gangs in NY went so far back in time. So much good material here.
Paula H. reviewed The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld on + 8 more book reviews
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history, not the fiction book verasion of the movie
Rosemary F. (canadianeh) reviewed The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld on + 242 more book reviews
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Fierce fighting, mob violence and utter poverty; pirate gangs, draft riots and dance house brawls: it's all here, complete with contemporary illustrations. A great read and an eye-opener to the debauchery of early New York. This book is an excellent companion to the movie of the same name and the series "Five Points". An exciting read about a terrible time.