A Gross of Pirates: From Alfhild the Shield Maiden to Afweyne the Big Mouth

by Terry Breverton

From anti-slavery heroes to evil murderers, from 'the Victual Brothers' to Somali raiders today, a 1000-year roll call of the pirates. It is no use pretending that these criminals do not evoke admiration - even envy. Part of the appeal is the democratic nature of their activities, characterised as far back as the 14th century by Klaus Stortebeker thieving in the Baltic - his crew were called the Likedeelers, the equal sharers. Author Terry Breverton...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445682923
• ISBN13: 9781445682921
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.2"