Pirates: The History of Privateers, Filibusters and Corsairs
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Pirates: The History of Privateers, Filibusters and Corsairs
39.99 €
Piracy dates back to the days when people first started going to sea. That said, the true realities of the pirate world are far more fascinating than literary and Hollywood myths. Eminent expert on the history of piracy Angus Konstam examines the centuries-long history of maritime plunder, from the bandits who poisoned the lives of the ancient Greeks to the modern pirates of Somalia and the Philippines. All significant milestones of piracy are covered, from Viking raids and Berber 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 plied the seas. A comprehensive and detailed account based on solid sources, it is lavishly illustrated with colorful illustrations and unique maps. "One of the goals I set myself when I undertook the writing of this book was to explain what piracy really meant. We look at the entire history of piracy from the time of the Egyptian pharaohs to the present day. The stories here are about real historical figures: people for whom shipwreck, starvation, disease, and violent death were everyday threats and whose careers were usually measured in months, not years. I sincerely want to understand what drove them to make such a choice and take the path of brigandage and whether they realized the possible consequences of their choice. If after reading this book you can get to know these men a little better, understand how they lived and what drove them, I will consider my mission accomplished." (Angus Konstam)
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