Borgata

Clash of Titans: A History of the American Mafia

By: Louis Ferrante

Narrated by: Louis Ferrante

The first serious external threat to the mafia's existence in America comes from U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, who repeatedly expresses his desire to eradicate organized crime in America. Kennedy unleashes the full force of the U.S. Justice Department to the apparent dismay of long-time FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. The mafia's unforgiving response is executed by Louisiana don Carlos Marcello along with Florida don Santo Trafficante, who together take aim at the attorney general's brother, the president of the United States.

With the president dead and the attorney general out of office, things return to normal for the mob—but internal problems begin to appear within a number of borgatas. Mobster Joe Valachi becomes the first-ever public informant when he testifies before a senate sub-committee, while Brooklyn mobsters Larry, Albert, and Crazy Joe Gallo launch an insurrection against the founder and leader of their borgata, Joe Profaci. While the Gallo-Profaci civil war is winding down, don Joe Bonanno challenges the mafia's ruling body in a situation that decides if the Commission's central authority can overpower the autonomy of each individual boss.

As he did in the first volume of this epic history, Louis Ferrante continues to debunk myths while adding new insights into other mafia mysteries.

©2025 Louis Ferrante (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group, Limited

Spectacular

Amazing oration and totally recommend this book. Will be getting the other titles…important contribution to American history

Excellent!

The book is incredible and the narration is first class. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

An inside look at the violence, treachery, and conspiracy of the dark side of the US 20th century

Well written. Amazing series of facts and concealed acts. Details that had been covered up so deeply, but come to new light in Mr Ferrante’s underworld experiences. Thank you!

This is jaw dropping

This was a highly entertaining and educational story. Ferrante is an amazing storyteller. I liked how he backed up everything he said with evidence. Wow

Overall good, facts you never heard

I liked the whole thing,very intriguing. I consider myself an experienced historian and person who partook in this life and i learned quite a bit,atleast details i never knew