Gangland Melbourne
Morton, James, 1938-2011
Book
'Gangland Melbourne' details the exploits of an unforgettable cast of villains, crooks and mobsters who have defined the criminal and gangland scene in Melbourne from the late 1800s to the present day. In this compelling book, Britain's top true crime author James Morton and barrister and legal broadcaster Susanna Lobez track the rise and fall of Melbourne's standover men, contract killers, robbers, brothel keepers and drug dealers, and also examine the role the police have played in both helping and hindering the growth of these criminal empires. In particular, Melbourne's criminal past is explored through its famous villainous families, the Painters' and Dockers' union war of the 1970s and the more recent underworld gangland killings.
Main title:
Gangland Melbourne / James Morton, Susanna Lobez.
Work:
Imprint:
Carlton, Vic. : Victory Books, c2011.
Collation:
viii, 248 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.Also available in an electronic version via the Internet.
ISBN:
9780522858693
Dewey class:
364.106099451364.106
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
77893
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne Library | Local History Reference | LH REF 364.106 MORT | Not for loan (Set: 17 Jan 2018) |