Catalogue Search Results
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
In this history we see how thin the line was between a royalty chartered privateer and a pirate, most notably epitomised by Francis Drake. Then there were the Renegades: Europeans captured by the Barbary corsairs who converted to Islam and became pirate captains in their own right. Some were simply cut-throat drunkards, but many pirate ships were run on surprisingly progressive, democratic principles. The 'golden age' or piracy is examined afresh...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request