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Little Man: Meyer Lansky and the Gangster Life is a compelling account of the life and criminal empire of Meyer Lansky, one of the most influential figures in American organized crime. Written by acclaimed historian Robert Lacey, the book traces Lansky’s rise from immigrant poverty to becoming a key architect of the Mafia’s financial operations. Rich in historical detail, the biography explores gambling, prohibition, political corruption, and the hidden world of twentieth-century crime syndicates.