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The Republic Of Pirates
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Author : Colin Woodard
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2008-05-12
The Republic Of Pirates written by Colin Woodard and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-12 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An entrancing tale of piracy colored with gold, treachery and double-dealing (Portland Press Herald), Pulitzer Prize-finalist Colin Woodward's The Republic of Pirates is the historical biography of the exploits of infamous Caribbean buccaneers. In the early eighteenth century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow pirates — former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves — this "Flying Gang" established a crude but distinctive democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which servants were free, blacks could be equal citizens, and leaders were chosen or deposed by a vote. They cut off trade routes, sacked slave ships, and severed Europe from its New World empires. For a brief, glorious period the Republic was a success as the pirates became heroes in the eyes of the people. Drawing on extensive research in the archives of Britain and the Americas, award-winning author Colin Woodard tells the dramatic untold story of the Pirate Republic that shook the very foundations of the British and Spanish Empires and fanned the democratic sentiments that would one day drive the American revolution.
The Republic Of Pirates
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Author : Colin Woodard
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2014-01-16
The Republic Of Pirates written by Colin Woodard and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-16 with History categories.
For fans of The Lost Kingdom, Black Sails and Crossbones comes a new rip-roaring history of the Golden Age of Piracy. . . In the early eighteenth century a number of the great pirate captains, including Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach and 'Black Sam' Bellamy, joined forces. This infamous 'Flying Gang' was more than simply a thieving band of brothers. Many of its members had come to piracy as a revolt against conditions in the merchant fleet and in the cities and plantations in the Old and New Worlds. 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. They were ultimately overcome by their archnemesis, Captain Woodes Rogers - a merchant fleet owner and former privateer - and the brief but glorious Republic of Pirates came to an end. Meticulously researched and full of incident and adventure, The Republic of Pirates brings to life an extraordinary forgotten chapter of history. 'Fascinating... beyond rip-roaring adventure stories from the distant past, [the book offers] an opportunity to understand pirates as they truly were--and to be grateful that the worst of them, at least, are gone' New York Times Book Review
A General History Of The Pyrates
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Author : Daniel Defoe
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-05-11
A General History Of The Pyrates written by Daniel Defoe and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-11 with History categories.
Considered the major source of information about piracy in the early 18th century, this fascinating history by the author of Robinson Crusoe profiles the deeds of Edward (Blackbeard) Teach, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonny, others.
Black Flags Blue Waters The Epic History Of America S Most Notorious Pirates
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Author : Eric Jay Dolin
language : en
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
Release Date : 2018-09-18
Black Flags Blue Waters The Epic History Of America S Most Notorious Pirates written by Eric Jay Dolin and has been published by Liveright Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-18 with History categories.
With surprising tales of vicious mutineers, imperial riches, and high-seas intrigue, Black Flags, Blue Waters is “rumbustious enough for the adventure-hungry” (Peter Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle). Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the surprising history of American piracy’s “Golden Age” - spanning the late 1600s through the early 1700s - when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. “Deftly blending scholarship and drama” (Richard Zacks), best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an early display of solidarity against the Crown, and then violently opposed them. Through engrossing episodes of roguish glamour and extreme brutality, Dolin depicts the star pirates of this period, among them the towering Blackbeard, the ill-fated Captain Kidd, and sadistic Edward Low, who delighted in torturing his prey. Upending popular misconceptions and cartoonish stereotypes, Black Flags, Blue Waters is a “tour de force history” (Michael Pierce, Midwestern Rewind) of the seafaring outlaws whose raids reflect the precarious nature of American colonial life.
Why We Love Pirates
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Author : Rebecca Simon
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Release Date : 2020-11-24
Why We Love Pirates written by Rebecca Simon and has been published by Mango Media Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-24 with History categories.
A historian presents “an excellent guide to how pirates became the outlaw celebrities of the high seas” (Greg Jenner, host of the You’re Dead to Me podcast). During his life and even after his death, Captain William Kidd’s name was well known in England and the American colonies. He was infamous for the very crime for which he was hanged, piracy. In this book, historian Rebecca Simon dives into the details of the two-year manhunt for Captain Kidd and the events that ensued. Captain Kidd was hanged in 1701, followed by a massive British-led hunt for all pirates during a period known as the Golden Age of Piracy. Ironically, public executions only increased the popularity of pirates. And, because the American colonies relied on pirates for smuggled goods such as spices, wines, and silks, pirates tended to be protected from capture. This is the story of how pirates became popularly viewed as “Robin Hoods of the Sea”—and how these historical events were pivotal in creating the portrayal of pirates as we know them today. “Only someone who has lived in the shadows chasing faded pirates for an age, and is blessed with creativity, can pull off a book of this high caliber.” —Wreck Watch Magazine
Pirates
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Author : Peter Lehr
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2019-07-16
Pirates written by Peter Lehr and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-16 with History categories.
“In his lively, vivid history of pirates, Lehr finds some striking continuities from ancient to modern times.” —Foreign Affairs A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year In the twenty-first century, pirates have regained a central place in Western culture, thanks to an odd combination of a blockbuster film franchise and a dramatic rise in piracy around the Horn of Africa. In this global history of the phenomenon, maritime terrorism and piracy expert Peter Lehr casts fresh light on pirates. Ranging from the Vikings and Wako pirates in the Middle Ages to modern-day Somali pirates, Lehr delves deep into what motivates pirates and how they operate. He also illuminates the state’s role in the development of piracy throughout history: from privateers sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth to pirates operating off the coast of Africa taking the law into their own hands. After exploring the structural failures that create fertile ground for pirate activities, Lehr evaluates the success of counter-piracy efforts—and the reasons behind its failures. “Informative and often entertaining . . . Lehr traces the global history of piracy, quoting judiciously from an array of historians and sources to make his case” —The Times “Groundbreaking . . . provides a detailed analysis of the causes of piracy [and] reveals the operations of pirates ignored in most previous histories.” —David Cordingly, author of Under the Black Flag “Policymakers would do well to read it, as would aspiring pirates in search of career advice.” —Financial Times
Sodomy And The Pirate Tradition
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Author : B. R. Burg
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 1995-03-01
Sodomy And The Pirate Tradition written by B. R. Burg and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-03-01 with Social Science categories.
Explores the sexual world of the one of the most fabled and romanticized character in history--the pirate Pirates are among the most heavily romanticized and fabled characters in history. From Bluebeard to Captain Hook, they have been the subject of countless movies, books, children's tales, even a world-famous amusement park ride. In Sodomy and the Pirate Tradition, historian B. R. Burg investigates the social and sexual world of these sea rovers, a tightly bound brotherhood of men engaged in almost constant warfare. What, he asks, did these men, often on the high seas for years at a time, do for sexual fulfillment? Buccaneer sexuality differed widely from that of other all- male institutions such as prisons, for it existed not within a regimented structure of rule, regulations, and oppressive supervision, but instead operated in a society in which widespread toleration of homosexuality was the norm and conditions encouraged its practice. In his new introduction, Burg discusses the initial response to the book when it was published in 1983 and how our perspectives on all-male societies have since changed.
The Best Book Of Pirates
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Author : Barnaby Howard
language : en
Publisher: Kingfisher
Release Date : 2006-04-19
The Best Book Of Pirates written by Barnaby Howard and has been published by Kingfisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-19 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Stunning artwork depicts the lives and daredevil raids of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Madame Cheng, and Captain Kidd, while clever cutaways and authoritative text reveal the day-to-day life on board their ships. The Best Book of Pirates by Barnaby Howard is the perfect book for young swashbucklers!
The Golden Age Of Piracy
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Author : David Head
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2018-06-15
The Golden Age Of Piracy written by David Head and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-15 with History categories.
Twelve authors shed new light on the true history and enduring mythology of seventeenth– and eighteenth–century pirates in this anthology of scholarly essays. The twelve entries in The Golden Age of Piracy discuss why pirates thrived in the seas of the New World, how pirates operated their plundering ventures, how governments battled piracy, and when and why piracy declined. Separating Hollywood myth from historical fact, these essays bring the real pirates of the Caribbean to life with a level of rigor and insight rarely applied to the subject. The Golden Age of Piracy also delves into the enduring status of pirates as pop culture icons. Audiences have devoured stories about cutthroats such as Blackbeard and Henry Morgan since before Robert Louis Stevenson wrote Treasure Island. By looking at the ideas of gender and sexuality surrounding pirate stories, the renewed interest in hunting for pirate treasure, and the construction of pirate myths, the contributing authors tell a new story about the dangerous men, and a few dangerous women, who terrorized the high seas. Contributors: Douglas R. Burgess, Guy Chet, John A. Coakley, Carolyn Eastman, Adam Jortner, Peter T. Leeson, Margarette Lincoln, Virginia W. Lunsford, Kevin P. McDonald, Carla Gardina Pestana, Matthew Taylor Raffety, and David Wilson.
Summary Of Colin Woodard S The Republic Of Pirates
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Author : Everest Media,
language : en
Publisher: Everest Media LLC
Release Date : 2022-04-22T22:59:00Z
Summary Of Colin Woodard S The Republic Of Pirates written by Everest Media, and has been published by Everest Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-22T22:59:00Z with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 In 1696, the Bahamas were in the midst of a war with France. The French had captured the island of Exuma, 140 miles away, and were heading for Nassau with three warships and 320 men. Nassau had no warships or defenses of its own, and the governor, Nicholas Trott, knew that if the French attacked in force, there was little hope of defending the island. #2 The governor, Trott, was offered a bribe of £860 by the crew of the Fancy, a private warship, to allow them into Nassau’s harbor. He accepted the offer and allowed them to come ashore. The ship’s hold was filled with treasure, including more than fifty tons of elephant tusks. #3 Henry Avery was a successful pirate who had spent most of his life at sea. He was born outside the coastal town of Plymouth in the English West Country, and enlisted in the Royal Navy shortly after England went to war with France in 1688. #4 In the spring of 1693, Avery heard about a group of wealthy merchants who were assembling a squadron of merchant ships for an unusually daring mission. They were paying well, and most importantly, their contract promised more certain prospects: a guaranteed monthly wage at fair rates, with one month’s pay advanced before the ships even left England.