Description: Mafia Democracy by Michael Franzese It is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong, and to make use of it or not according to necessity. -Niccolò Machiavelli, The PrinceGreed. Lies. Corruption. These are the foundational elements of the American Mafia story. Here, the pursuit of power overshadows even the desire for a dollar, and self-interest outweighs the greater good. Its a world thats foreign to the average American-or is it? The values of our democracy and those of Mafia culture are separated by a thin line thats quickly disintegrating. No one sees this more clearly than former mob boss Michael Franzese. Born into one of New Yorks most feared crime families, Michael spent eight years in prison before he walked away from the Mafia for good. Now, hes sharing the undeniable parallels between mobster and politician. In Mafia Democracy, Michael exposes our government for what its become, revealing the psychology behind the gangster lifestyle and how these ideologies have infiltrated the landscape of American politics. With in-depth investigation and astounding examples, this book is your chance to see politicians through a new lens, hold them accountable, and reclaim the democratic ideals that once united our great nation. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Best-selling author and speaker Michael Franzese was born into Mafia life as a second-generation member of the Colombo crime family. Called one of the biggest mob earners since Al Capone by Vanity Fair and featured in Fortunes list of the fifty most powerful Mafia bosses, Michael left mob life behind after meeting his wife and serving eight years of a ten-year prison sentence. Today, Michael Franzese is a new man, sharing the lessons hes learned from organized crime with audiences around the world and mentoring thousands through his private online community and various media channels. Now, he mentors at-risk youth and shares the lessons hes learned from organized crime with audiences around the country.To keep up to date with Michael Franzese, visit: / Details ISBN1544530811 Author Michael Franzese Pages 208 Publisher Lioncrest Publishing Year 2022 ISBN-10 1544530811 ISBN-13 9781544530819 Publication Date 2022-05-17 UK Release Date 2022-05-17 Format Paperback Imprint Lioncrest Publishing Subtitle How Our Republic Became a Mob Racket DEWEY 320.473 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135086861;
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