Piracy in the Early Modern Era

Name: Piracy in the Early Modern Era
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SKU: 9781624668258
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Piracy in the Early Modern Era delves into the fascinating world of piracy during the 16th to 18th centuries. It examines the economic, social, and political impact of pirates across the globe, from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean. The book explores how piracy influenced trade and colonial powers, supported by vivid accounts of infamous pirate figures and their notorious exploits.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by tales of high seas adventure, the rise and fall of notorious pirates, and the complex socio-political landscape of the early modern period. It's perfect for history enthusiasts eager to explore the impact of piracy on global trade, politics, and the maritime laws that shaped the future.

Piracy in the Early Modern Era

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This volume represents a sea change in educational resources for the history of piracy. In a single, readable, and affordable volume, Lane and Bialuschewski present a wonderfully diverse body of primary texts on sea raiders.

Drawn from a variety of sources, including the authors' own archival research and translations, these carefully curated texts cover over two hundred years (1548–1726) of global, early-modern piracy. Lane and Bialuschewski provide glosses of each document and a succinct introduction to the historical context of the period, avoiding the romanticised and Anglo-centric depictions of maritime predation that often plague work on the topic.

Piracy in the Early Modern Era offers students and enthusiasts a comprehensive insight into the realities of piracy beyond the legends.

"This volume represents a sea change in educational resources for the history of piracy. In a single, readable, and affordable volume, Lane and Bialuschewski present a wonderfully diverse body of primary texts on sea raiders. Drawn from a variety of sources, including the authors' own archival research and translations, these carefully curated texts cover over two hundred years (1548-1726) of global, early-modern piracy. Lane and Bialuschewski provide glosses of each document and a succinct introduction to the historical context of the period and avoid the romanticized and Anglo-centric depictions of maritime predation that often plague work on the topic." -Jesse Cromwell, The University of Mississippi

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Piracy in the Early Modern Era is praised as an important addition to piracy literature, offering a diverse selection of documents that facilitate a comprehensive comparison of global piracy practices across time. The book includes original translations and provides ancillary materials like introductions and questions to enhance academic use. It is noted for its utility in exploring wider historical methodologies and narratives, making it an engaging and practical resource for understanding the complexities of early modern piracy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781624668258

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 18 halftones (incl. 3 new maps)

Contributors:

Edited by Kris Lane
Edited by Arne Bialuschewski

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 382g

Pages: 200

Collections

Global History History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kris Lane is F.V.Scholes Professor of History at Tulane University.

Arne Bialuschewski teaches at Trent University.