The History of the Pirates: Origin, Evolution and Decline of Piracy in the World's Seas - E-book - ePub

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR FEARSOME PIRATES? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW PIRACY ORIGINATED AND SPREAD ACROSS THE OCEANS? From the dark confines of antiquity to the romantic tales of the modern era, the history of piracy has fascinated generations of adventurers, historians and dreamers alike. On the vast oceans of the world, the sailing ships of the most feared and mysterious characters sailed: the pirates.
But who were these raiders of the sea, how did they become ocean legends, and what were their motivations for defying the laws and moral codes of their time? The history of piracy is much more than a series of plundering and naval battles; it is a complex and multifaceted tale that spans centuries of intrigue, violence, adventure and, at times, even heroism. From the shores of the Mediterranean in ancient times to the seas of the Caribbean in the era of European colonization, pirates have left their mark on history. From their remote island bases and secret hideaways, these pirates challenged the naval fleets of European colonial powers, plundering and capturing ships with daring and cunning.
In these pages, you will embark on a fascinating journey through the history of piracy, exploring its ancient origins, its heyday in the era of European colonization, and its lasting legacy in modern culture and society. Along the way, you'll meet some of the most infamous and charismatic pirates to ever sail the seas and discover the myths and realities of pirate life. Welcome aboard! In this book you will enjoy:- The definition of piracy and what it means to be a pirate.- Pirates in Antiquity and early Mediterranean civilizations.- The Vikings and their pirate style in Northern Europe- Piracy during the Middle Ages- Saxon and Norman pirates- The pirates of the Eastern Seas: Tartars and Mongols- The appearance of the first pirates of the Caribbean and their expansion- The discovery of America and the establishment of new routes for pirate proliferation towards the New World.- Piracy in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans- Piracy in Asia- Life on a pirate ship and its hierarchical organization- The most famous pirates in history: Morgan, Blackbeard, Henry Every, Rackham, William Kidd, Cheng I Sao...- The different types of pirates and their differences: filibusters, privateers, buccaneers...- Women in piracy and outstanding female pirates such as Anne Bonny or Mary Read...- The war against the pirates and the decline of piracy.- The legacy of pirates in literature, cinema and society. All this and much more in a journey through the dangerous waters once plied by legendary pirates!