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Under the Black Flag
Vivid stories trace careers of such notorious brigands as Captain Kidd and Edward (Blackbeard) Teach, along with those of many lesser-known pirates. Riveting accounts will be treasured by historians and maritime enthusiasts alike.
Britain's War Against the Slave Trade
The true story of the Royal Navy’s sixty-year campaign to stop slavery across the British Empire, decades before the American Civil War. Long before recorded history, men, women and children had been seized by conquering tribes and nations to be employed or traded as slaves. Greeks, Romans, Vikings, and Arabs were among the earliest of many peoples involved in the slave trade, and across Africa the buying and selling of slaves was widespread. There was, at the time, nothing unusual in Britain’s somewhat belated entry into the slave trade, transporting natives from Africa’s west coast to the plantations of the New World. What was unusual was Britain’s decision, in 1807, to ban the sla...
History of Piracy in the Caribbean
This edition present the history of the "Golden Age" of piracy. In this period the entire regions and islands in the Caribbean Sea were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pirates of this era are depicted in the book: Charles Vane, Thomas Barrow (who declared himself "Governor of New Providence"), Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the infamous Edward Teach, better known...
The True Pirates of the Caribbean
In 'The True Pirates of the Caribbean', readers are plunged into a fascinating anthology that spans the golden age of piracy, offering a riveting exploration of notorious buccaneers and marauders who once roamed the Caribbean seas. This collection stands out for its diverse literary styles, ranging from journalistic accounts to narrative histories, encapsulating the multifaceted perspectives on piracy. The anthology is significant not only for its historical content but also for its exploration of the myths and realities that surround these maritime outlaws, with each piece contributing to a larger tapestry that portrays the complexity of pirate life. The contributing authors, Daniel Defoe, ...
The Lost Pirate Republic
This edition present the history of the period in which the piracy was at its pick in the Caribbean Sea. The entire regions and islands were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pirates of this era are depicted in the book: Charles Vane, Thomas Barrow (who declared himself "Governor of New Providence"), Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the infamous Edward Teach, better ...
The History of the Pirates of the Caribbean
In 'The History of the Pirates of the Caribbean,' readers are presented with an invigorating anthology that traverses through the tempestuous waters of pirate lore and real accounts, masterfully compiled to present a nuanced exploration of maritime piracy. With a collection that spans historical analyses, biographical sketches, and thrilling narratives, this anthology enriches the literary canon of pirate literature by intertwining fact with fiction, and history with legend. The diversity within invites a thorough examination of the multifaceted nature of piracy, challenging preconceived notions and highlighting the complex socio-political contexts that birthed these maritime adventurers. Th...
