Public Enemies
Public Enemies by Bryan Burrough, published by Penguin in 2009, presents a detailed account of the crime wave that swept across America in 1933. This edition, featuring 592 pages in English, explores the lives of notorious criminals such as John Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, and Baby Face Nelson, who became legends during this tumultuous period. The narrative also highlights the efforts of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI as they sought to bring these outlaws to justice, utilizing secret files and eyewitness accounts to provide a comprehensive overview of this era.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the social dynamics and criminal activities that defined the time, driven by factors such as the availability of cheap liquor and the allure of fast cars. The book delves into the interplay between law enforcement and the criminals, revealing the complexities of their interactions. With a focus on true crime and criminology, Public Enemies captures the essence of a pivotal moment in American history, offering insights into the motivations and actions of both the criminals and those who pursued them.
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Entrancing … definitive … a wild and amazing story’ Washington PostIn 1933 a crime wave blazed across America. Fuelled by cheap liquor and fast cars, gangs of chancers, bank robbers, gunslingers and their molls cut a murderous, cash-snatching dash through the US ndash; and becamelegends. Among them were homicidal Baby Face Nelson, outlaws Bonnie and Clyde, cranky hillbilly Ma Barker and, most deadly of all, the suave gentleman criminal John Dillinger.This is the breakneck story of America’s most wanted, and their nemesis: J. Edgar Hoover and his strong-arm law enforcers, the agents of the FBI. Using shocking secret files and eyewitness accounts, Public Enemies reveals the facts about the crime spree that shook America.’Seriously exciting … crackles and pops with dialogue so outrageous that you suspect a dozen scriptwriters have worked on it, but every word is true’ Spectator’Excellent true crime … brims with vivid portraiture’ The New York Times’It makes a good tale, and Burroughs tells it well, in all its horrible detail’ Literary Review
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