The Pirates’ Code

Name: The Pirates’ Code
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SKU: 9781789147117
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Laws and Life Aboard Ship

By Rebecca Simon

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Summary

The Pirates’ Code by Rebecca Simon delves into the fascinating history of piracy, exploring the evolution of maritime banditry and its impact on naval law. The book examines the unwritten rules and regulations pirates lived by, shedding light on the true nature of pirate society and its surprising influence on modern legal systems. Through meticulous research, Simon unveils how these infamous seafarers helped shape the course of history with their rebellious ethos.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the historical intricacies and adventurous tales of maritime lawlessness. It dives deeply into the origins and evolution of piracy codes, unravelling the complexities of pirate life and the impact of their unorthodox rules on maritime history.

The Pirates’ Code

A rollicking account of pirates' codes, the strict rules essential for survival at sea.

Description

Pirates have long captured people's imaginations with images of cutlass-wielding swashbucklers, eyepatches, and buried treasure. But what was life really like on a pirate ship? Piracy was a risky, sometimes deadly occupation, and strict orders were essential for everyone's survival.

These 'Laws' were sets of rules that determined everything from how much each pirate earned from their plunder to compensation for injuries, to punishments, and even the entertainment allowed on ships. These rules became known as the Pirates' Code, which all pirates had to publicly swear by.

Using primary sources such as eyewitness accounts, trial proceedings, and maritime logs, this book explains how each one of the pirate codes was the key to pirates' success in battle, on sea, and on land.

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The Pirates' Code by Rebecca Simon is praised for its engaging analysis of pirate life and their codes of conduct. Drawing from primary sources, the book dismantles myths about pirates, offering a fresh perspective on the rules that governed their maritime lives. It's noted for its readability and scholarship, making it appealing to history enthusiasts and fans of pirate lore.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789147117

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 48 illustrations, 11 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Rebecca Simon

About the Author

Rebecca Simon is professor of history at Santa Monica College. Her books include Why We Love Pirates: The Hunt for Captain Kidd and How He Changed Piracy Forever and Pirate Queens: The Lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read