Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel: The Gangster, the Flamingo, and the Making of Modern Las Vegas
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Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel: The Gangster, the Flamingo, and the Making of Modern Las Vegas
This intriguing biography recounts the life of the legendary Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, revealing his true role in the development of Las Vegas and debunking some of the common myths about his notoriety.
• Assesses Siegel's life as a gangster in organized crime of the time
• Provides a detailed account of Siegel's last day in 1947, culminating with his murder at his girlfriend's house in Beverly Hills
• Discusses the facts and fallacies about his association with the development of Las Vegas
• Features a chronological treatment of Siegel in films, novels, documentaries, and accounts in newspapers and magazines
• Includes photographs of Siegel and the Flamingo Hotel and Casino at the time of its construction and opening
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