Bloodlines and Power: The Legacy of the Italian Mafia
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Bloodlines and Power: The Legacy of the Italian Mafia

Introduction The term “Mafia” conjures images of secretive organizations, powerful families, and a shadowy underworld that operates beyond the reach of the law. While much of what we know about the Mafia shaped by Hollywood films and sensationalist media, the reality of Mafia culture is deeply rooted in the socio-economic and historical fabric of Italy….