A General History of the Pyrates
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Sprache:Spanisch
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Format
ePUB 3
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
13.03.2026
Verlag
ElefanteSeitenzahl
515 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
2205 KB
Sprache
Spanisch
EAN
7502319079645
"A General History of the Pyrates by Captain Charles Johnson is one of the most influential accounts of piracy during the so-called Golden Age of Piracy in the early eighteenth century. First published in 1724, the book presents vivid biographies of notorious pirates such as Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Calico Jack, and the female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Blending historical reporting with dramatic storytelling, the work captures the brutality, audacity, and unpredictability of life at sea.
Johnson recounts battles, mutinies, betrayals, and daring escapes, portraying pirates as both ruthless criminals and rebellious figures who defied imperial authority. The narrative details the social structures aboard pirate ships, including codes of conduct, divisions of plunder, and unusual forms of democratic governance.
While the book's authorship remains debated, its impact is undeniable. It shaped the popular image of pirates for centuries, influencing literature, folklore, and modern entertainment. The text oscillates between moral condemnation and fascination, offering insight into the economic and political tensions that fueled piracy.
A General History of the Pyrates remains a foundational source for understanding maritime crime and legend, blending documentation and myth in a work that helped define the enduring mythology of pirates."
Johnson recounts battles, mutinies, betrayals, and daring escapes, portraying pirates as both ruthless criminals and rebellious figures who defied imperial authority. The narrative details the social structures aboard pirate ships, including codes of conduct, divisions of plunder, and unusual forms of democratic governance.
While the book's authorship remains debated, its impact is undeniable. It shaped the popular image of pirates for centuries, influencing literature, folklore, and modern entertainment. The text oscillates between moral condemnation and fascination, offering insight into the economic and political tensions that fueled piracy.
A General History of the Pyrates remains a foundational source for understanding maritime crime and legend, blending documentation and myth in a work that helped define the enduring mythology of pirates."
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