Pirates : a new history, from Vikings to Somali raiders
Lehr, Peter2019
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In the 21st century piracy has regained a central place in Western culture, thanks to a surprising combination of Johnny Depp and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as well as the dramatic rise of modern-day piracy around Somalia and the Horn of Africa. In this global history of the phenomenon, maritime terrorism and piracy expert Peter Lehr casts fresh light on pirates. Ranging from the Vikings and Wako pirates in the Middle Ages to modern day Somali pirates, Lehr delves deep into what motivates pirates and how they operate.
Main title:
Pirates : a new history, from Vikings to Somali raiders / Peter Lehr.
Author:
Lehr, Peter, author
Imprint:
©2019New Haven : Yale University Press, [2019]
Collation:
ix, 261 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white) ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9780300180749 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
364.164
Language:
English
BRN:
1905231