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Exploring the multifaceted history of piracy, this book delves into the lives of notorious figures like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, as well as lesser-known characters, including two women pirates who used cunning to evade execution. It contrasts the romanticized image of pirates with the brutal realities they faced, spanning from ancient marauders to contemporary Somali pirates. By separating myth from reality, it provides a captivating and comprehensive account of piracy's evolution through the ages.
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Pirates: The Complete History from 1300 BC to the Present Day, Angus Konstam
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- 2011
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