Synopses & Reviews
In this revealing and highly original study David Cordingly sets out to discover the truth behind the piracy myth, exploring its enduring and extraordinary appeal, and answering such questions as: why did men become pirates? Were there any woman pirates? How much money did they make from plundering and looting? And were pirates really dashing highwaymen of the seven seas or just vicious cut-throats and robbers?
Review
"Splendidly illuminates the blurred distinctions between pirates, privateers and those who attacked ships in the name of their sovereigns." Evening Standard