The republic of pirates : being the true and surprising story of the Caribbean pirates and the man who brought them down
Woodard, Colin, 1968-2014
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In the 18th century a number of pirate captains, including Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach and 'Black Sam' Bellamy, joined forces. This infamous 'Flying Gang' was more than simply a thieving band of brothers. Many of its members had come to piracy as a revolt against conditions in the merchant fleet and in cities and plantations in the Old and New Worlds. They were ultimately overcome by their archnemesis, Captain Woodes Rogers - a merchant fleet owner and former privateer - and the brief though glorious moment of the Republic of Pirates came to an end.
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Author:
Woodard, Colin, 1968-, author
Imprint:
London : Pan Books, 2014.
Collation:
387 pages : maps (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: Orlando, Florida: Harcourt, 2007.
ISBN:
9781447243939 (pbk)1447243935
Dewey class:
910.4'5972.903910.45
Local class:
910.45
Language:
English
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BRN:
1330396
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