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The Gangs of New York An Informal History of the Underworld (Authoritative Illustrated Edition)

Herbert Asbury

"The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld" is an American non-fiction book by Herbert Asbury, first published in 1927 by Garden City Publishing Company. The book details the rise and fall of 19th century gangs in New York City, prior to the domination of the Italian-American Mafi...

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The Underworld Podcast

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The Underworld Podcast

Host Danny Gold referenced Herbert Asbury’s classic, The Gangs of New York, calling it a beloved source for foundational New York City history. The book was used to provide essential historical context, tracing the lineage back to the original NYC gangs while discussing the modern Irish Mob. It was presented as an authoritative and respected text for those interested in the city’s underworld history.

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It was referenced as a source for information about the original gangs in New York, providing historical context for the episode's topic.

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I kind of I love the New York City history stuff going back to the original gangs in New York book by Herbert Asbury.

The MeidasTouch Podcast

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The MeidasTouch Podcast

The book was cited by JD Vance when discussing historical waves of immigration, specifically mentioning the problems and consequences associated with Italian, Irish, and German immigration, such as higher crime rates and ethnic conflicts. The host questioned if Vance was sympathetic to the book's content, which depicts conflicts stemming from those ethnic enclaves.

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But has anybody ever seen the movie Gangs of New York? That's what I'm talking about. We know that when you have these massive ethnic enclaves forming in our country, it can sometimes lead to higher c...

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The book was cited by JD Vance when discussing historical waves of immigration, specifically mentioning the problems and consequences associated with Italian, Irish, and German immigration, such as higher crime rates and ethnic conflicts. The host questioned if Vance was sympathetic to the book's content, which depicts conflicts stemming from those ethnic enclaves.

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But has anybody ever seen the movie Gangs of New York? That's what I'm talking about. We know that when you have these massive ethnic enclaves forming in our country, it can sometimes lead to higher crime rates.

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