Al Capone and Eliot Ness: Rivals During Prohibition |
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| Author:
| Lowe, Lindsey |
| Series title: | History's Famous Feuds Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-9785-3651-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2023 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.60 |
Book Description:
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The era of Prohibition was unlike any other in U.S. history. Though alcohol was illegal, crime syndicates began making and selling it--and the U.S. government tried to take action against them. In this engaging volume, readers encounter the most famous feud of this era: crime boss Al Capone and the "untouchable" Eliot Ness of the Prohibition Bureau. Containing both biographical information as well as historical context, this book is a great complement to social studies curricula about...
More DescriptionThe era of Prohibition was unlike any other in U.S. history. Though alcohol was illegal, crime syndicates began making and selling it--and the U.S. government tried to take action against them. In this engaging volume, readers encounter the most famous feud of this era: crime boss Al Capone and the "untouchable" Eliot Ness of the Prohibition Bureau. Containing both biographical information as well as historical context, this book is a great complement to social studies curricula about the era. Historical photographs introduce these interesting historical characters and complement the achievable main text.