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| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2013-09-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472806395 |
This book gives an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the 'golden age' of piracy between 1660 and 1730. It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Buccaneer) culture in Jamaica and Hispaniola. It details what drove individuals to a life of piracy, how they dressed, their weaponry, the ships they used and the codes by which they operated. Whether viewed as villains or victims the Pirates were a major threat to shipping and commerce in the western Atlantic for more than 70 years. Elite 67, 69 and 74 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Pirates'.
| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2021-06-24 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472852400 |
The deeds and personalities of famous pirates have received significant attention in recent years: however, no detailed depiction of their vessels has ever been produced. This title redresses the imbalance, conducting a detailed exploration of the wide variety of pirate vessels that sailed the high seas during the 'golden age' of piracy (1690–1730), from gun-bristling warships to smaller craft such as sloops, brigantines and early schooners. It incorporates the latest archaeological evidence to produce a fascinating account of these vessels, detailing their origins, development and tactical engagement. Packed with contemporary illustrations and superbly detailed colour artwork, the ships of the 'golden age' are brought vividly to life.
| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2001-05-25 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781841760162 |
Following the pirate scourge of the early 18th century, many sea captains took to privateering as a means of making money. A form of nationally sponsored piracy, it reached its peak during the American Revolution (1763-1776), when the fledgling American navy had to rely on privateers to disrupt British shipping between England and the rebellious colonies. Following peace in 1815, many former privateers turned to piracy, spawning the last great piratical wave, which would last for a decade. The world of these privateers and latter-day pirates comes vividly to life in this detailed exploration of their ships, crews, ports and battle tactics.
| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 66 |
| Release | : 2013-09-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472806417 |
This book gives an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the 'golden age' of piracy between 1660 and 1730. It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Buccaneer) culture in Jamaica and Hispaniola. It details what drove individuals to a life of piracy, how they dressed, their weaponry, the ships they used and the codes by which they operated. Whether viewed as villains or victims the Pirates were a major threat to shipping and commerce in the western Atlantic for more than 70 years. Elite 67, 69 and 74 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Pirates'.
| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2000-06-25 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781855329126 |
Before the era of great pirates in the early 18th century, there was an even more bloodthirsty phase of attacks in the Caribbean known as the 'Buccaneering Era'. For over 50 years, English, French and Dutch buccaneers launched a series of devastating attacks on Spanish towns, ports and shipping. Well-known buccaneers such as Captain Henry Morgan carried out their raids under the protection of the English crown, and in 1692, the French even used buccaneers to help its army capture the great Spanish city of Cartagena!
| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 2019-02-21 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472830962 |
Highly illustrated with colour images and specially commissioned maps throughout, this is a unique exploration of the pirate world. Often romanticised in print and on the silver screen, real-life pirates were a brutal menace that plagued the high seas. In this book, Angus Konstam separates myth from reality, tracing the history of piracy through the centuries, from the pirates who plagued the Ancient Egyptians to the Viking raids and on to the era of privateers. He discusses the so-called 'Golden Age of Piracy' and colourful characters such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, before examining the West's initial encounters with Eastern pirates off the Chinese coast and the phenomenon of the modern pirate.
| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 65 |
| Release | : 2011-09-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 184908498X |
This book describes the life of a pirate in the early 18th century, the 'Golden Age of Piracy'. It charts the way these men (and a few women) were recruited, how they operated, what they looked like and what prospects their lives held. In the process the book strips away many of the myths associated with piracy to reveal the harsh realities of those who lived beyond the normal bounds of society. Written by pirate expert Angus Konstam, the book draws on decades of research into the subject, and pulls together information from a myriad of sources including official reports, contemporary newspaper reports, trial proceedings and court testimony last words on the scaffold, letters and diaries as well as archaeological evidence and relevant objects and artefacts from museum collections on both sides of the Atlantic. A must have for fans of the classic pirate stories or warfare in the early 18th century.
| Author | : Joel Baer |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
"Joel Baer tells the story of this age through the lens of six British freebooters... [Showing] how aware freebooters were of the law, and how whenever possible, they attempted to walk a fine line between sanctioned privateering and outright piracy."--Dust jacket.
| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2021-10-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472853229 |
During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this book, and the ordnance and crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels is covered. The author also examines the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes how these ships were manned and fought in action.
| Author | : Angus Konstam |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2016-08-25 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1472815440 |
For the best part of three centuries the 'corsairs' or pirates from the 'Barbary' coasts of North Africa dominated the Western and Central Mediterranean. They made forays far into the Atlantic, preying on the shipping and coastal settlements across Christian Europe, ranging from Greece to West Africa and the British Isles. In the absence of organized European navies they seldom faced serious opposition, and the scope of their raiding was remarkable. As well as piracy and slave-raiding they fought as privateers, sharing their spoils with the rulers of the port-cities that provided them with ships, men, and a ready market. This book examines their development and their style of fighting, chronicles their achievements and failures, and illustrates their appearance and that of their ships, explaining why they were so feared and effective.
