Piracy : the complete history
Konstam, Angus2008
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Pirate expert Angus Konstam sails through the brutal history of piracy, from the pirates who plagued the ancient Egyptians to the Viking raids and on to the era of privateers. He then discusses the 'Golden Age of Piracy' and colourful characters like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, before examining the phenomenon of the modern pirate.
Main title:
Piracy : the complete history / Angus Konstam.
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Publisher:
Oxford : Osprey, 2008.
Collation:
336 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-330) and index.
ISBN:
9781846032400 (hbk)1846032407 (hbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1355246
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