The Big Bankroll: The Life and Times of Arnold Rothstein

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Summary: The grandfather of modern gangsters
Review: Siegel, Lansky, and Luciano: all recognizable names. Rothstein, far less recognizable and a generation or so older, was their mentor.

The book is the definitive account of Rothstein's fairly short life. I believe it serves as the source for most books that deal with him.

An enjoyable read.

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Summary: A true Sportsman
Review: The Brain was a character I would of liked to have met. I read about him while doing research on my father, who probably played at his table.