Bugsy Siegel

In this compelling narrative, author Michael Shnayerson delves into the life of Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, tracing his journey from the hardships of a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant family in New York to his role as a pivotal figure in the creation of Las Vegas's casino scene. Through exploring his complex character and his notorious partnership with Meyer Lansky, Shnayerson captures the tumultuous era of the 1920s to 1940s, highlighting the intersection of organized crime and the broader experience of Eastern European Jewish immigrants during this transformative time.