The History of Piracy by Philip Gosse is a comprehensive account of piracy throughout history, from the ancient world to the modern era. The book covers the exploits of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Anne Bonny, as well as lesser-known pirates and piracy in different regions of the world. Gosse explores the social, economic, and political factors that led to the rise of piracy and the various methods used to combat it. The book also delves into the romanticized image of pirates in popular culture and how it differs from the reality of piracy. With its detailed research and engaging writing style, The History of Piracy is an informative and entertaining read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of pirates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.