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King David and Boss Daley
The Black Disciples, Mayor Daley, and Chicago on the Edge
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- Pages
- 338 pages
- Reading time
- 12 hours
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Set against the backdrop of mid-twentieth century Chicago, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of two powerful figures: David Barksdale, the leader of the Black Disciples street gang, and Richard J. Daley, the city's influential mayor. Both men symbolize the fierce spirit of the 1960s, each commanding their respective domains with authority. As urban renewal reshapes the city, their fates converge during a time of significant social upheaval, highlighting the tensions and transformations of an era poised for conflict.
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King David and Boss Daley, Lance Williams
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- King David and Boss Daley
- Subtitle
- The Black Disciples, Mayor Daley, and Chicago on the Edge
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lance Williams
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9781633887862
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography, Forensic science / Police, True crime
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of mid-twentieth century Chicago, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of two powerful figures: David Barksdale, the leader of the Black Disciples street gang, and Richard J. Daley, the city's influential mayor. Both men symbolize the fierce spirit of the 1960s, each commanding their respective domains with authority. As urban renewal reshapes the city, their fates converge during a time of significant social upheaval, highlighting the tensions and transformations of an era poised for conflict.