Pirates: A History: A History

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Exploring a wider timeline than most accounts, this comprehensive history delves into piracy from ancient times through the Middle Ages and into the Mediterranean, before focusing on the Caribbean and the Golden Age. It highlights the activities of the Barbary corsairs and Chinese pirates, while also addressing contemporary piracy. This detailed narrative emphasizes the evolution of piracy across various cultures and epochs, offering a rich context that extends beyond the typical swashbuckling tales.