Collins, Max Allan
Scarface and the Untouchable Lib/E: Al Capone, Eliot Ness, and the Battle for Chicago
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062441959
- author:
- Collins, Max Allan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- William Morrow & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, United States, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Al Capone and Eliot Ness, two figures from the infamous gangster era of Chicago, are the subject of this gripping history. In 1929, Capone's notorious reign as a gangster and public figure was cemented after the St Valentine's Day Massacre, but his downfall was swift and decisive. The federal government found an unlikely hero in Eliot Ness, a 27-year-old Prohibition agent tasked with taking down Capone's empire. Ness led the legendary law enforcement team known as "The Untouchables," and their mission to cripple Capone's criminal activities was a defining moment in American history. Yet, despite the enduring legend of Ness and Capone, their lives remain shrouded in complexity and controversy. This book, written by Max Allan Collins and A. Brad Schwartz, sets out to untangle the truth behind these two iconic figures and their remarkable careers. Through meticulous research and expert storytelling, Collins and Schwartz reveal the intricate web of corruption and crime that defined Chicago's underworld during the 1920s. This is a story of power, loyalty, and the unyielding pursuit of justice, and it is a testament to the authors' skill that it reads like a novel.
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