This book delves into the political, historical, and cultural aspects of Prohibition in the United States, examining not only commonly known aspects such as gangsters and speakeasies, but also lesser-known stereotypes. It includes accounts from George Remus, a former Chicago-based lawyer who became a bootlegger, and Mabel Willebrandt of the Justice Department, who worked to dismantle Remus's power. The author, a seasoned journalist and war correspondent, also conducted interviews with individuals who were intimately involved in the Prohibition era.