Hawkhurst: Murder, Corruption, and Britain's Most Notorious Smuggling Gang
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Hawkhurst: Murder, Corruption, and Britain's Most Notorious Smuggling Gang. Hawkhurst: Murder, Corruption, and Britain's Most Notorious Smuggling Gang [Paperback] Dragovich, Joseph. the Hawkhurst Gang Southeast England in the 1740s was not a pleasant place. They threatened. courageous citizens to finally end their reign. Hawkhurst: Murder, Corruption, and Britain's Most Notorious Smuggling Gang [Paperback] Dragovich, Joseph Product Overview The first book to reveal the complete story of one of England’s first mafias, the Hawkhurst Gang Southeast England in the 1740s was not a pleasant place. Foreign wars, rebellion and fractious politics rattled the state and made life difficult for most. In this chaos, the old practice of smuggling reached new and dangerous heights. Violent gangs of smugglers terrorized communities and confounded government attempts to stop them. The most famous of these gangs, the Hawkhurst Gang, operated like a modern-day drug cartel. They threatened witnesses and authorities, brandished their arms in public, and fought battles in the streets. It took a potent combination of new government powers and courageous citizens to finally end their reign. Hawkhurst chronicles the story of the gang by taking the reader deep into the Georgian underworld. Using vivid descriptions of 18th-century life, it explores the swirling menagerie of the tattooed thugs, customs men, political extremists and corrupt politicians involved in the rise and fall of one of England’s first mafias. Read more Details Publisher : The History Press Publication date : October 31, 2023 Language : English Print length : 216 pages ISBN-10 : 075099889X ISBN-13 : 95 Item Weight : 2.31 pounds Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.7 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #1,584,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,600 in Organized Crime True Accounts #6,711 in Great Britain History (Books) #11,041 in Historical Study (Books) #1,600 in Organized Crime True Accounts Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again! >>Powered by WonderLister App
