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Pirates
of the Mediterranean - Greeks,
Romans, the Phoenicians and the Carthaginians as well as
other nations in the ancient Mediterranean area,  all share
the common habit of having engaged in piracy. Great nations in maritime
commerce, but as history proofs over and over again, along with
great nations comes not only prospering societys and culture but also darker sides
like warfare. Vikings from the
north and the Scandinavian countries and Moors from Spain and northern Africa
also took part in piracy deeds.
Pirates of the Caribbean - The late 16th century wars between England and Spain led to an increase in piracy in the Caribbean waters.
Spain financed their warfare by shipping stolen treasures from Mexico and South America back to Europe.
When the treasure-laden galleons reached and passed through the Caribbean seas they became a natural
target for pirates.
Pirates of today - Piracy still goes on in these very days. In the Caribbean and the South China Seas, but
much of todays piracy is about drug smuggling. Thugs armed with axes and knifes sneaks on board
in an attempt to steal cargo.
Pirates of old and the cutlass -
The cutlass was a short bladed,
slightly curved and singled edged sword, sharpened on the outer blade.
It had the resemblance of a sabre, with a slightly heavier and shorter blade. This made it an all-round
very effective weapon and tool. In combat the sharp blade would easily cut and cleave through muscle and bone
of your opponent and the thickness and weight of the weapon made it useful when breaking down thick wooden doors
and cutting through heavy marlin lines.
Buccaneer, Privateer, Corsair, the origin of the pirate
Buccaneers - were initially huntsmen of the west-indies, they got their name from the french word for
barbecue(boucan) as they used that method for cooking their meat. The Spanish drove them
from their land
and they banded with runaway slaves, deserters and others with a mutual hate towards
the Spanish.
A privateer - was a pirate who by commission from the government was authorized to seize or destroy
a merchant vessel of another nation. For their efforts the Captain and crew would receive a portion of the plunder,
the rest going to the government. Captain and crew were offered safe harbor and protection.
 Corsair -
refers to pirates from the Mediterranean. They preyed upon the shipping lanes of
Christian countries. Initially they fought for religion, but the rewards of piracy grew to greater
appeal and soon they were full-fledged pirates, with no interest in religious ideals.
Biographies of Famous Pirates - History of Piracy. How pirates
affected government, life, trade, etc.
Pirates in Ancient times, Roman times, and Medieval
times. This section also covers the Golden Age of piracy and Contemporary piracy.
Pirates had a big impact on history! Pirate Biographies. Some of history's most notorious
pirates are immortalized with bios thanks to their cruel and unlawful lifestyles.
Details on Piracy. You'll find this to be one of the larger sections of the Pirates!
website. Subsection topics range from the life of pirates to the flags of pirates.
Message Board. Share your thoughts about this pirate website. Feel free to ask
questions related to pirates, too. Just don't post anything inapropriate..
or else shortly after an old peg-legged pirate will wander your way to hand you
a crumpled scrap of paper with a rough black spot on it...
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This page is dedicated to the Golden Age of
Piracy, particularly in the Caribbean
Its main reason for existence is personal in nature.
Believe it or not, this page was probably the first page on piracy to exist on the web.
From the beginning, this page was never intended to be "fancy". I have left the dancing
pirates and other fluff to page developers more interested in presentation than content.
I have tried to make the site aesthetically pleasing with original artwork as well as
public domain images but the central focus is and will remain written information on
piracy drawn from a variety of sources...
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Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean
Author:
Edward KritzlerAt the end of the fifteenth century, the Spanish
Inquisition forced many Jews to flee the country. The most adventurous among them took to
the high seas as freewheeling outlaws. In ships bearing names such as the Prophet Samuel,
Queen Esther, and Shield of Abraham, they attacked and plundered the Spanish fleet while
forming alliances with other European powers to ensure the safety of Jews living in hiding.
JEWISH PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN is the entertaining saga of a hidden chapter in Jewish
history and of the cruelty, terror, and greed that flourished during the Age of Discovery.
Readers will meet such daring figures as "the Great Jewish Pirate" Sinan,
Barbarossa’s second-in-command; the pirate rabbi Samuel Palache, who founded Holland´s
Jewish community; Abraham Cohen Henriques, an arms dealer who used his cunning and
economic muscle to find safe havens for other Jews; and his pirate brother Moses, who is
credited with the capture of the Spanish silver fleet in 1628, the largest heist in
pirate history. Filled with high-sea adventures—including encounters with Captain Morgan
and other legendary pirates—and detailed portraits of cities stacked high with
plunder, such as Port Royal, Jamaica, JEWISH PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN captures a gritty
and glorious era of history from an unusual and
eye-opening perspective.
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The Republic of Pirates
Author:
Colin WoodardWelcome to the Pirate Republic—the
early-eighteenth-century home to some of the great pirate captains, including
Blackbeard, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow
pirates—former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves—this "Flying Gang"
established a crude but distinctive democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone
of freedom in which servants were free, blacks could be equal citizens, and leaders
were chosen or deposed by a vote. For a brief, glorious period the Pirate Republic was
enormously successful. It cut off trade routes, sacked slave ships, and severed Europe
from its New World empires. Imperial authorities and wealthy shipowners denounced its
residents as the enemies of mankind, but common people saw them as heroes. Colin Woodard
tells the dramatic untold story of the Pirate Republic that shook the very foundations
of the British and Spanish Empires and fanned the democratic sentiments that would one
day drive the American Revolution.
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The Pirate Primer
Author:
George ChoundasThe Pirate Primer is the first and only comprehensive
guide to the world of pirate language. A complete course in pirate vocabulary,
pronunciation, grammar and syntax. The Pirate Primer is the authoritative work on
usage, and speech structure
uttered by or attributed to pirates in film, television, literature, and historical
accounts over the last three centuries. Every entry in the Primer is accompanied by an
illustrative historical example of pirate speech, allowing you to see the contents of
the Primer deployed in context by actual pirates. Discover over 100 pages of pirate
threats, curses, insults and epithets; 31 types of pirate drink; 60 different pirate
terms for "woman", 67 kinds of pirate torture; 44 definitions of "Arrgh",
and more. Perfect for pirate enthusiasts, fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, people
interested in pop culture, language aficionados, history buffs, and anyone who fancies
themselves a modern-day corsair.
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Pirate Guidelines
Author:
Joshamee GibbsTo live the pirate life, it´s important to keep to
the code (of course real pirates know to treat these rules more like guidelines, anyway.)
Contained in this authentic handbook is the Pirate Code, as originally devised by the
Brethren Court of pirate lords. Also included are topics detailing everything aspiring
buccaneers need to know in order to command the respect of fellow scalawags and pursue
their hearts deepest desires. The Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy of films has created a
rich mythology from which to draw lot´s of pearls of wisdom. These indispensable tips will
prove useful at sea or in port. Filled with the salty humor and lush dialogue from the
incredibly popular movie trilogy, The Pirates of the Caribbean Guidelines provides
instructional and humorous information-practical and nautical-accompanied by captivating
full-color images of everyone´s favorite pirates.
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