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Number of Pages
424
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This Non-Fiction, Historical Narrative Delves Into The Origins Of MumbaiโS Underworld And The Rise Of Its Early Crime Networks. It Traces How Street Factions Evolved Into Powerful Syndicates From The 1930S Onward, Through Conflicts, Rackets, And Shifting Loyalties. Aimed At Adults Who Enjoy True-Crime History, Criminology, And MumbaiโS Urban Past, The Tone Is Authoritative, Reflective, And Gripping.
Presented As A Story-Led Account Grounded In Case Files, Police Records, And Interviews, The Book Blends Archival Detail With A Clear, Narrative Flow. Readers Follow A Chronological Arc Through Pivotal Eras While Gaining A Nuanced View Of How Crime Economies Formed And How Law Enforcement Responded.
Its Distinctive Angle Comes From An Insider Perspective Of A Veteran Police Officer, Offering Firsthand Observations On Landmark Investigations And The Evolution Of Gang Rivalries. The Writing Invites Readers To Move Through Chapters Like Case StudiesโEach Illuminating A Different Phase Of Growth, Conflict, And ConsolidationโWithout Sensationalism.
Readers Encounter Concepts Such As Organized Crime Dynamics, Power Struggles, Illegal Economies, And The Role Of Policing In Shaping A City. The Material Is Presented With Clear Explanations, Timelines, And Historical Context That Make Complex History Accessible And Engaging.
After Finishing, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How MumbaiโS Underworld Emerged, The Social Forces Behind Its Rise, And The Lasting Impact On Policing And City Life. The Book Leaves A Thoughtful, Lasting ImpressionโInforming Perspective, Sharpening Curiosity, And Enhancing Appreciation For How History Shapes Crime Narratives.
Product Details
Author
Rakesh Maria
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
424
Language
English
SKU
BK0531826
ISBN
9780143478423
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.47 cm
MRP: โน 999
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