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Book SynopsisA rollicking, in-depth look at the bloody world of pirates. Konstam sails through the brutal history of piracy, separating myth from legend and fact from fiction. Pirates takes you into the depths of the pirate's dark world, examining the many colorful characters of the golden age of piracy. .
Trade Review“This engaging, comprehensive account of one of the world’s oldest professions should fascinate pirate-lubbers.” —Publishers Weekly starred review “Well-crafted, carefully indexed, and smartly produced. . . . A confident introduction to a vast subject from an expert author.” —Naval History magazine “Without question, the strength of this book is its examination of a striking amount of global pirate history. . . . For those looking to study world pirates over the longue duree, this book is a worthwhile purchase. —Northern Mariner “A thorough survey . . . The depth of coverage and research exceeds most competing books.”—Bookwatch
