The Pirate World: A History of the Most Notorious Sea Robbers

The Pirate World: A History of the Most Notorious Sea Robbers

Angus Konstam
$42.00
Publication Date: February 19th, 2019
Publisher:
Osprey Publishing
ISBN:
9781472830975
Pages:
336

Description

Often romanticized 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 colorful 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. Highly illustrated with color images and specially commissioned maps throughout, this is a unique exploration of the pirate world.

About the Author

Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, who has worked in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney.

Praise for The Pirate World: A History of the Most Notorious Sea Robbers

"This book is well-written and accurate, while the illustrations are an effective mix of period and modern reproductions with informative captions." - Ship's Library

“Avast ye! If contemplating buying this rousing book, don’t feel like a sword is pricking your back as you’re forced to walk the plank toward a plunge into Davy Jones’ locker. “The Pirate World” is well worth a few pieces of eight.” - Toy Soldier & Model Figure

"Angus Konstam, a renowned maritime historian, has produced this very colorful book about a very colorful subject: maritime piracy." - Seapower Magazine