The Pirate World
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The Pirate World
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Author : Angus Konstam
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Pirate World written by Angus Konstam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
The Pirate World
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Author : Angus Konstam
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-02-21
The Pirate World written by Angus Konstam and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-21 with History categories.
Highly illustrated with colour images and specially commissioned maps throughout, this is a unique exploration of the pirate world. Often romanticised 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 colourful 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.
The World Of The Pirate
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Author : Val Garwood
language : en
Publisher: Wayland
Release Date : 1997
The World Of The Pirate written by Val Garwood and has been published by Wayland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Pirates categories.
Relates the history of sea robbers who plundered ships' cargoes since ancient times, who flourished in the New World, and who remain active today, mainly in the South China Seas. Describes life on board a pirate ship. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.
The Pirate Menace
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Author : Angus Konstam
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2024-05-09
The Pirate Menace written by Angus Konstam and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-09 with History categories.
This new account explores the most notorious pirates in history and how their rise and fall can be traced back to a single pirate haven, Nassau. Angus Konstam, one of the world's leading pirate experts, has brought his 30 years of research to create the definitive book on the Golden Age of Piracy. Many of the privateers the British had used to prey on French and Spanish shipping during the War of the Spanish Succession turned to piracy. The pirates took over Nassau on the Bahamian island of New Providence and turned it into their own pirate haven, where shady merchants were happy to buy their plunder. It became the hub of a pirate network that included some of the most notorious pirates in history: Blackbeard, 'Calico Jack' Rackam, Charles Vane and Bartholomew Roberts. The growth of piracy led to a major surge in attacks in the Caribbean and along North America's Atlantic seaboard. With the fragile maritime economy of the Americas threatened with collapse, major ports were threatened and trade brought to a standstill, the British government finally declared war on the pirates. The Pirate Menace draws on extensive research, as well as a wide range of first-hand accounts, to produce a new history of the heyday of historical piracy.
The World Atlas Of Pirates
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Author : Angus Konstam
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The World Atlas Of Pirates written by Angus Konstam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
"The World Atlas of Pirates takes a whole new look at the story of piracy. Combining stunning cartography with engaging and authoratative text, it cuts away at the myths to reveal the world of "real" pirates--whose stories, wile every bit as colorful and compelling as those of their counterparts from legends and Hollywood, may not be quite so romantic"--Cover, p. 2.
Piracy In The Ancient World
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Author : Henry Arderne Ormerod
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 1997
Piracy In The Ancient World written by Henry Arderne Ormerod and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
Now available in paperback, Omerod's classic Piracy in the Ancient World brings the treachery of the ancient high seas alive. Drawing on the works of Homer and Thucydides and the historical records that have survived from ancient Greece and Rome, Ormerod reconstructs the dangers of coastal living and seafaring and the attempts to protect against the threat of invasion from the seas. Seaborne brigands were greatly feared in the ancient world. Pirates not only preyed on merchant ships and fishing craft in the Mediterranean but also wreaked havoc on coastal townstaking men, women, and children to ransom or sell as slaves; raiding treasures; and exacting tribute from fearful town leaders. Responding to the threat of piracy, the Greeks established their primary cities inland for protection and even in their North African and Sicilian outposts they left coastal land uncultivated. Mariners feared pirate ships around every promontory and sought protection from the navies of such states as Rhodes and Crete. The Romans were beset in the time of their early Republic by "Tyrreanean" pirates based in the south of Italy and during the last years of the Empire by the Cilician pirates of Asia Minor. When one great pirate, Sextus Pompeiius, was finally suppressed, rather than being punished he was charged with ridding the seas of his former followers. His attempts failed. Now available in paperback, Ormerod's classic Piracy in the Ancient World brings the treachery of the ancient high seas alive. Drawing on the works of Homer and Thucydides and the historical records that have survived from ancient Greece and Rome, Ormerod reconstructs the dangers of coastal living and seafaring and the attempts to protect against the threat of invasion from the seas. He describes the general nature of early piracy, ancient navigation, and the pirate's routines and tactics.
Pirates History
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Author : John McClellan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-01-20
Pirates History written by John McClellan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-20 with History categories.
Piracy flourished in the caribbean because of the existence of pirate seaports such as port royal in jamaica, tortuga in haiti, and nassau in the bahamas. Inspired by notions of self-government, they established a crude but distinctive form of democracy in the bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which indentured servants were released and leaders chosen or deposed by a vote. Discover a plethora of topics such as When pirates owned the seas The roots of piracy The original pirates of the caribbean The pirate round Piracy after the spanish war of succession The pirates of the barbary coast The modern-day pirates And much more! This unique book seamlessly weaves together history, adventure, and intrigue, delivering a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of pirates and their enduring legacy. Experience the thrill of pirate lore without the distractions of illustrations or visual aids-this text-only masterpiece allows your imagination to run wild as you envision the daring escapades and untamed characters that define the world of piracy.
The World S Worst Pirate
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Author : Michelle Worthington
language : en
Publisher: Little Pink Dog Books
Release Date : 2019-08-27
The World S Worst Pirate written by Michelle Worthington and has been published by Little Pink Dog Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-27 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Will was the World’s Worst Pirate. He didn’t want to be a swashbuckling, treasure hunting buccaneer. He couldn’t even stand on deck without being seasick. But when the ship is attacked by a terrible sea monster, a surprising hero saves the day!
Ching Shih The World S Most Successful Pirate
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Author : Christina Leaf
language : en
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Release Date : 2020-08-01
Ching Shih The World S Most Successful Pirate written by Christina Leaf and has been published by Bellwether Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Storming aboard a government trade ship, Ching Shih and her band of followers demand payment—or else! The traders soon come to fear Ching Shih, paying her for passage through the pirate-infested waters of the South China Sea. In this high-interest graphic title, readers will learn how Ching Shih became a pirate so fierce that even the government stood down to her power. They’ll discover her real-life feats through engaging dialogue and sharp illustrations, as well as historical quotes, a timeline, and a map.
World Atlas Of Pirates
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Author : Angus Konstam
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2009-10-01
World Atlas Of Pirates written by Angus Konstam and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-01 with History categories.
By combining stunning cartography with engaging and authoritative text, The World Atlas of Pirates presents the story of piracy in a completely new way. Eighty maps plot the routes that pirates followed—whether crossing the world's great oceans or pursuing their prey through creeks and bays. Colorful archive illustrations, including photographs and images from England's National Maritime Museum and other historic collections, bring the villains, their ships, and their victims to life. Lively, accessible text by pirate expert Angus Konstam explains how piracy grew and flourished from the early buccaneers to the rogues of popular legends, how it has been snuffed out, and how it has reared its head again with the machine-gun-toting pirates operating on today's high seas.