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The History of Pirates

Brenda Ralph Lewis

This wide-ranging book looks at the reality of how pirates lived and operated, from the ancient world right up to the pirates of today’s cargo ships or luxury yachts in the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. The History... Read moreRead less

This wide-ranging book looks at the reality of how pirates lived and operated, from the ancient world right up to the pirates of today’s cargo ships or luxury yachts in the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. The History of Pirates also examines the actions and pirate ethics of less famous pirates and their eras, such as the Japanese pirates of the 13th-16th centuries and Zheng Yi and his wife’s pirate alliance in 19th century China. With features on particular pirates such as Blackbeard and William Kidd, and how the unwritten pirate code evolved into today’s merchant shipping contracts, The History of Pirates illuminates the broader historical and geographical scope of piracy and provides a fascinating introduction to the reality of life on board a buccaneer ship.

Format: 240 x 189mm pb
Extent: 192pp
Word count: 60,000
Illustrations: 120 b/w photos
ISBN: 978-1-78274-490-0

Brenda Ralph Lewis

Brenda Ralph Lewis has written more than 100 books and hundreds of magazine articles, as well as radio and television documentaries, on subjects including history (both ancient and modern), myth and legend, animal and insect life, archaeology and genealogy. She lives in Buckinghamshire, England.

978-1-78274-490-0 pb

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