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The Pirate World
by Angus Konstam
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Often romanticized in print and on the silver screen, real-life pirates were a brutal menace that plagued the high seas. In this book, Angus Konstam separates myth from reality, tracing the history of piracy through the centuries, from the pirates who plagued the Ancient Egyptians to the Viking raids and on to the era of privateers. He discusses the so-called Golden Age of Piracy and colorful characters such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, before examining the West's initial encounters with Eastern pirates off the Chinese coast and the phenomenon of the modern pirate. Highly illustrated with color images and specially commissioned maps throughout, this is a unique exploration of the pirate world.
An updated, revised, and highly illustrated history of piracy from one of the subject's most respected authors.
An updated, revised, and highly illustrated history of piracy from one of the subject's most respected authors.
This book is well-written and accurate, while the illustrations are an effective mix of period and modern reproductions with informative captions. - Ship's Library
"Avast ye! If contemplating buying this rousing book, don't feel like a sword is pricking your back as you're forced to walk the plank toward a plunge into Davy Jones' locker. "The Pirate World" is well worth a few pieces of eight." - Toy Soldier & Model Figure
Angus Konstam, a renowned maritime historian, has produced this very colorful book about a very colorful subject: maritime piracy. - Seapower Magazine
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- Bloomsbury USA Brand
- Feb 19, 2019 Pub Date:
- 1472830970 ISBN-10:
- 9781472830975 ISBN-13:
- 336 Pages
- 9.7 in * 7.7 in * 1.2 in Dimensions:
- 3 lb Weight:
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