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Privateers & Pirates 1730-1830

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - Assorted

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Product Info

Title
Privateers & Pirates 1730-1830
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Angus Konstam
Publish Year
2001
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398479
MFG. Part #
OSPELI074
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI74

Description

Following the pirate scourge of the early 18th century, many sea captains took to privateering as a means of making money. A form of nationally sponsored piracy, it reached its peak during the American Revolution, when the fledgling American navy had to rely on privateers to disrupt British shipping between England and the rebellious colonies. Following peace in 1815, many former privateers turned to piracy, spawning the last great piratical wave, which would last for a decade. The world of these privateers and latter-day pirates comes vividly to life in this detailed exploration of their ships, crews, ports and battle tactics.