Pirates: Old And New

By Joseph Gollomb

Book Overview

""Pirates: Old and New"" by Joseph Gollomb is a comprehensive book that explores the history of piracy from ancient times to modern-day piracy. The book covers various topics related to piracy, such as the different types of pirates, their methods, and their motivations. The author also delves into the lives of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Henry Morgan, and provides a detailed account of their exploits.The book also covers the impact of piracy on trade, politics, and society. It discusses how piracy has affected the economy of various countries and how it has been used as a tool of warfare. The author also examines the legal aspects of piracy and how it has been dealt with throughout history.In addition to historical accounts, ""Pirates: Old and New"" also provides a glimpse into modern-day piracy. The book explores the rise of piracy in regions such as Somalia and Southeast Asia, and how it has affected international trade and security.Overall, ""Pirates: Old and New"" is an engaging and informative book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of piracy throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of piracy, as well as those interested in international trade, politics, and security.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162987308
• ISBN13: 9781162987309
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"