Uncover the dark, complex world of Cosa Nostra-the Sicilian Mafia that shaped Europe's criminal underworld and dominated the international drug trade for decades.Cosa Nostra: The Sicilian Mafia's Hidden Empire and the European Drug Trade is a meticulously researched, journalistically written deep dive into one of the most powerful criminal syndicates in modern history. This book traces the origins of the Mafia in the hills of Sicily, follows its evolution into a global drug trafficking powerhouse, and examines the power struggles, alliances, and high-profile arrests that defined its rise and decline.From heroin pipelines to cocaine routes, from the infamous Maxi Trial to modern cyber-smuggling, this investigation explores how Cosa Nostra built a transnational network that corrupted institutions, fueled violence, and redefined organized crime in Europe.Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a student of criminology, or simply fascinated by hidden power structures, this book offers a rare, balanced, and comprehensive account-based on facts, court records, and insider testimony.Inside you'll discover: The true origins and structure of Cosa NostraHow the Mafia infiltrated the European drug marketProfiles of notorious bosses like Salvatore Riina and Matteo Messina DenaroGlobal alliances with Colombian cartels and Balkan crime groupsThe role of technology, money laundering, and international law enforcementHow cultural portrayals have distorted the public's perception of organized crimeThis is not fiction. This is the real story of Cosa Nostra-told without bias, hype, or myth.