The republic of pirates
About this book
Describes how a group of powerful pirate captains joined forces to create a powerful den of thieves, which led to a distinctive form of democracy in the Bahamas, one that ultimately was destroyed by a merchant fleet owner and former privateer.
Details
- First published
- 2005
- OL Work ID
- OL13672643W
Subjects
BuccaneersHistoryPiratesGeschichtePiratCaribbean area, historynyt:travel=2014-10-12New York Times bestsellerCaribbeanCaribbean SeaPrivateeringAdventurers & explorersGeneralCriminals & outlawsEnglish & college success -> english -> biography & autobiographySocial sciences -> history -> caribbean & west indies history