A comprehensive history of piracy around the world--from ancient times through the early twenty-first century--that describes ships, discusses the lives and actions of notorious pirates, explores violence and savage justice, and examines myths, manners, codes, and more. Includes illustrations.
Presents an historical atlas of Celtic history and culture, covering such topics as Celtic beliefs and mythology, the Druids, and the Roman conquests, and contains detailed maps, photographs, and illustrations.
Chronicles the life of the notorious pirate Blackbeard, describing his many sea voyages and battles, encounters with other pirates, reign of terror in the Caribbean, and other related topics.
Presents an historical atlas of Ancient Greece containing detailed maps, photographs, and illustrations on Greek society, commerce, political, social development, military achievements and campaigns, and key figures in Greek history.
Presents a history of the making of America until 1815 told through the lives and writings of merchants who lived during the period. Includes a timeline.
Chronicles the history of piracy from the seventeeth to nineteenth century; and describes buccaneers and privateers who carried out raids under the protection of the British flag, their ships and weapons, and codes of behavior.
