The Republic of Pirates
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The Republic of Pirates
$4.00
In the early 1700s, Blackbeard, “Black Sam” Bellamy, and a band of notorious captains turned the Bahamas into a pirate stronghold. They raided merchant ships and challenged powerful empires, all while living by rules of their own. Pirate crews could even vote their captains out. As the raids disrupted Atlantic trade, Britain turned to Woodes Rogers, a former privateer, to break up the pirate republic.
In The Republic of Pirates, Colin Woodard draws on archival records to tell the true story of the men and crews behind the legends. It’s a lively pick for readers who love historical nonfiction filled with high-seas adventure, rebellion, and larger-than-life characters.