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Brian McDonald examines how extensively London was affected by gang’s violence/mob warfare. Brian McDonald also examines the ways in which these gangs started out and developed their lifestyle of criminality. The struggles that the Police and judiciaries had in preventing and tackling these organised crime groups was also researched well. The power and control displayed by gangs such as the Sabinis in the racecourse wars was also discussed as well as looking at the shifting patterns of how gangs have changed over time. Brian McDonald was born in 1937 and grew up in South London. His motives for the book stemmed from the fact that both his uncles were leaders of the notorious Elephant and Castle gang. As well as writing gangs of London, McDonald also wrote the book – Elephant boys which is now at the top of my reading list. His personal experiences deep-rooted in his own family inspired him to research further and write a very informative book, which I would say is essential for anyo...