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From the streets and strip clubs to the nation's capitol, events unfolding in Kansas City would shape the history of the entire underworld. The Mafia and the Machine explores over one hundred years of violence, underworld culture, and political intrigue. From the early days of Tom Pendergast and Johnny Lazia, to the late-century reign of the Civella Brothers, this book tells the entire story of organized crime in the Heart of America. It is a story of stolen elections, sophisticated conspiracies and Mob warfare. The story is anchored in the gritty streets of Kansas City and details the Mob connection to powerful local institutions like the Democratic Party, the Teamsters Union, and even the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team. The story also follows the syndicate network to Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas, where the fortunes of the Kansas City Family intertwine with the other great Mafia powers.

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