The Age Of Piracy: A History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163815281)

""The Age of Piracy: A History"" is a comprehensive book written by Robert Carse that explores the era of piracy from the 16th to the 18th century. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of pirates, their tactics, and the impact they had on world history. The book begins by examining the origins of piracy and how it evolved over time. It then delves into the golden age of piracy, which occurred in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. During this time, pirates terrorized the seas, attacking ships and plundering their cargo.The author also explores the lives of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack. He examines their motivations for turning to piracy and the tactics they used to become successful.In addition to the stories of individual pirates, the book also looks at the broader impact of piracy on world history. The author discusses how piracy affected trade routes, international relations, and the development of the modern navy.Overall, ""The Age of Piracy: A History"" provides a fascinating look into a time period that is often romanticized in popular culture. The book is well-researched and provides a balanced view of piracy, examining both the positive and negative aspects of this unique era in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Carse
ISBN-10: 1163815284
ISBN-13: 9781163815281
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.60d