Pirates: A History of Privateers, Filibusters, and Corsairs
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Pirates: A History of Privateers, Filibusters, and Corsairs
39.99 €
Piracy has been around since humans first took to the seas. Yet the true reality of the pirate world is far more captivating than literary and Hollywood myths. Renowned piracy expert Angus Konstam explores the centuries-old history of maritime robbery, from the bandits who plagued the ancient Greeks to the modern pirates of Somalia and the Philippines. All the significant milestones of piracy are covered: from Viking raids and Barbary corsairs to the pirates of the Far East, and of course, the famous Golden Age of Piracy, during which such colorful figures as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd sailed the seas, is presented in all its glory.
This comprehensive and detailed account, based on reliable sources, is accompanied by luxurious, colorful illustrations and unique maps.
“One of the goals I set for myself in writing this book was to explain what piracy really meant. We will examine the entire history of piracy from the time of the Egyptian pharaohs to the present day. This book tells the stories of real historical figures: people for whom shipwreck, famine, disease, and violent death were daily threats, and whose careers were typically measured in months rather than years. I sincerely want to understand what drove them to make the choice to embark on a life of piracy and whether they understood the potential consequences of their choice. If, after reading this book, you can get to know these people a little better, understand how they lived and what motivated them, then I will consider my mission accomplished.” (Angus Konstam)
This comprehensive and detailed account, based on reliable sources, is accompanied by luxurious, colorful illustrations and unique maps.
“One of the goals I set for myself in writing this book was to explain what piracy really meant. We will examine the entire history of piracy from the time of the Egyptian pharaohs to the present day. This book tells the stories of real historical figures: people for whom shipwreck, famine, disease, and violent death were daily threats, and whose careers were typically measured in months rather than years. I sincerely want to understand what drove them to make the choice to embark on a life of piracy and whether they understood the potential consequences of their choice. If, after reading this book, you can get to know these people a little better, understand how they lived and what motivated them, then I will consider my mission accomplished.” (Angus Konstam)
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