Svět pirátů - Historická kronika nejobávanějších mořských lupičů – Konstam Angus (2020)

Piracy has existed since the moment man first set sail on the sea. The word 'pirate' immediately conjures up the image of a fearsome figure in a tattered coat and a tricorn hat, menacingly waving a machete on the deck of his helpless victims' ship. The easily recognizable symbol of piracy and rebellion became the skull and crossbones that once adorned pirate flags. In this book, piracy expert Angus Konstam takes us through the history of piracy across the centuries - from the sea raiders who plagued the ancient Egyptians to modern pirates in Somalia and the Philippines. Along his journey, he encounters Viking raiders, Barbary corsairs, pirates of the Far East, and above all, the famous pirates of the 'Golden Age', when the waters of the world's oceans were navigated by men like 'Blackbeard' Teach. By separating the real history of piracy from Hollywood-inspired fiction and mapping the evolution of piracy over the centuries, the book The World of Pirates provides a realistic picture of this dangerous and feared enterprise. With colorful illustrations and special maps, it offers a unique insight into the world of pirates.