

Discover the dark underbelly of American history as you delve into the gripping pages of Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption. From the heights of Wall Street to the heart of Main Street, from the hallowed halls of the Capitol to the battlefields of the military, and from the glitz and glamour of entertainment to the sanctity of science, no realm is immune to the clutches of corruption. Through meticulous research, this riveting account exposes both notorious figures and obscure swindles, including …
With more than 120 photos and graphics, Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. In the pursuit of money, influence, and fame, the line between right and wrong sometimes becomes blurred, leaving a trail of shattered trust and broken dreams. Take an illuminating journey into the cons, scams, and shady deals that have shaped our nation.
- Price: $19.99
- Pages: 332
- Publisher: Visible Ink Press
- Imprint: Visible Ink Press
- Series: Dark Minds True Crimes
- Publication Date: 20th June 2023
- ISBN: 9781578598281
- Format: eBook
- BISACs:
TRUE CRIME / Hoaxes & Deceptions
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Corruption & Misconduct
TRUE CRIME / Organized Crime
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Media & Internet
“… chronicles country’s long and colorful history of cons and corruption. … The deals seemed too good to be true, and they were. … Richard Estep’s “Grifters, Frauds and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption” lays it all out. It’s a history of American rogues dedicated to life, larceny, and the pursuit of happiness — well, their own, anyway. … the book offers a wide array of lowlifes.“ —New York Daily News
“… a great look at law, order, and the lack thereof.“ —Indianapolis Recorder
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Overview: The Corrupting Influence of Power
2. Business
3. Education
4. Entertainment
5. Law Enforcement
6. Media
7. Medical and Pharma
8. Military
9. Organized Crime
10. National and Local Politics
11. Religious
12. Sex
13. Sports
14. Unions
Further Reading
Index
Discover the dark underbelly of American history as you delve into the gripping pages of Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption. From the heights of Wall Street to the heart of Main Street, from the hallowed halls of the Capitol to the battlefields of the military, and from the glitz and glamour of entertainment to the sanctity of science, no realm is immune to the clutches of corruption. Through meticulous research, this riveting account exposes both notorious figures and obscure swindles, including …
With more than 120 photos and graphics, Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. In the pursuit of money, influence, and fame, the line between right and wrong sometimes becomes blurred, leaving a trail of shattered trust and broken dreams. Take an illuminating journey into the cons, scams, and shady deals that have shaped our nation.
- Price: $19.99
- Pages: 332
- Publisher: Visible Ink Press
- Imprint: Visible Ink Press
- Series: Dark Minds True Crimes
- Publication Date: 20th June 2023
- ISBN: 9781578598281
- Format: eBook
- BISACs:
TRUE CRIME / Hoaxes & Deceptions
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Corruption & Misconduct
TRUE CRIME / Organized Crime
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Media & Internet
“… chronicles country’s long and colorful history of cons and corruption. … The deals seemed too good to be true, and they were. … Richard Estep’s “Grifters, Frauds and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption” lays it all out. It’s a history of American rogues dedicated to life, larceny, and the pursuit of happiness — well, their own, anyway. … the book offers a wide array of lowlifes.“ —New York Daily News
“… a great look at law, order, and the lack thereof.“ —Indianapolis Recorder
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Overview: The Corrupting Influence of Power
2. Business
3. Education
4. Entertainment
5. Law Enforcement
6. Media
7. Medical and Pharma
8. Military
9. Organized Crime
10. National and Local Politics
11. Religious
12. Sex
13. Sports
14. Unions
Further Reading
Index