15th-17th Century Barbary Pirates History by Angus Konstam 2016 Paperback-image
15th-17th Century Barbary Pirates History by Angus Konstam 2016 Paperback-image

15th-17th Century Barbary Pirates History by Angus Konstam 2016 Paperback

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Item Weight: 7.8 Oz brand: Bloomsbury Publishing Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Book Title: Barbary Pirates 15th-17th Centuries Synopsis: Uncovers the heyday of the legendary 'Barbary corsairs', pirates and slave-raiders from the North African coast who for centuries terrorized European shipping in the Mediterranean and western Atlantic., For the best part of three centuries the "corsairs," or pirates, from the "Barbary" coasts of North Africa dominated the western and central Mediterranean, making forays far into the Atlantic and preying on the shipping and coastal settlements across Christian Europe, ranging from Greece to West Africa to the British Isles. In the absence of organized European navies, they seldom faced serious opposition, and the scope of their raiding was remarkable. As well as piracy and slave-raiding, they fought as privateers, sharing their spoils with the rulers of the port cities that provided them with ships, men, and a ready market. This book examines their development and style of fighting, chronicles their achievements and failures, and illustrates their appearance and that of their ships, explaining why they were so feared and so effective. Reviews: "This is an excellent history of the infamous 'Barbary Pirates,' covering their exploits, organization, ships and weaponry." -- Eyes on World Cultures Series Volume Number: 213 Book Series: Elite Ser. Topic: Modern / 16th Century, Africa / North, Maritime History & Piracy Dewey Edition: 23 TitleLeading: The ISBN-10: 1472815432 Format: Trade Paperback Number of Pages: 64 Pages Item Height: 0.2 in Publication Year: 2016 Intended Audience: Trade Author: Angus Konstam Item Width: 7.3 in LC Classification Number: F2161 Item Length: 9.9 in Table Of Content: Introduction Chronology Background - the Barbary states Organization Galleys Appearance - arms and armour Warfare and tactics In action - period descriptions Glossary and Bibliography Plate commentaries Language: English ISBN-13: 9781472815439 Illustrator: Embleton, Gerry, Yes Genre: History Dewey Decimal: 910.45 gtin13: 9781472815439

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  1. This book is a fantastic deep dive into the world of Barbary pirates! Angus Konstam delivers a well-researched and engaging read, packed with vivid details and historical insights. Perfect for history buffs or anyone curious about maritime adventures. The seller is super responsive and offers great customer service—highly recommend both the book and the seller!

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