The republic of pirates: being the true and surprising story of the Caribbean pirates and the man who brought them down
by Woodard, Colin 1968-.
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BookPublisher: Pan Books 2014ISBN: 9781447243939; 1447243935.Classification number: 910.45 WOOSubject(s): Buccaneers -- History -- 18th century | Pirates -- Caribbean Area -- History -- 18th centurySubject: In the 18th century a number of pirate captains, including Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach and 'Black Sam' Bellamy, joined forces. This infamous 'Flying Gang' was more than simply a thieving band of brothers. Many of its members had come to piracy as a revolt against conditions in the merchant fleet and in cities and plantations in the Old and New Worlds. They were ultimately overcome by their archnemesis, Captain Woodes Rogers - a merchant fleet owner and former privateer - and the brief though glorious moment of the Republic of Pirates came to an end.
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In the 18th century a number of pirate captains, including Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach and 'Black Sam' Bellamy, joined forces. This infamous 'Flying Gang' was more than simply a thieving band of brothers. Many of its members had come to piracy as a revolt against conditions in the merchant fleet and in cities and plantations in the Old and New Worlds. They were ultimately overcome by their archnemesis, Captain Woodes Rogers - a merchant fleet owner and former privateer - and the brief though glorious moment of the Republic of Pirates came to an end.
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