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  • The Golden Age of Piracy

  • A Captivating Guide to the Role of Pirates in Maritime History During the Early Modern Period, Including Stories of Anne Bonny, Sir Francis Drake, and William Kidd
  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
  • Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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The Golden Age of Piracy

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
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Buried treasure, pirate accents, swashbuckling sea battles, tricorn hats, and walking the plank - did you know that none of those elements are true regarding real pirates from history?

In fact, there are plenty of other elements about real-life pirates that are simply fiction. But what about the real history of pirates - is it worth exploring, and why?

The history of the Golden Age of Piracy, the one that has shaped the modern conception of a pirate, is complex and long, with lots of information to cover. Until today, there has not been a tome discussing the key details of the Golden Age in a digestible, easy-to-understand format.

This audiobook will be your guide to the Golden Age of Piracy, and by listening to it, you will discover the following:

  • The original pirate bases and pirate routes
  • A brief history of piracy before the Golden Age
  • Stories of multiple prominent pirates, both male and female
  • Incredible tales of voyages across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
  • The ins and outs of a pirate’s everyday life
  • Various myths and legends related to pirates that persist to this day
  • Different ways in which the law handled pirates at the time
  • How the pirates functioned both on land and at sea
  • How the presence of pirates at the time affected the law and the everyday lives of regular people
  • And much, much more

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An interesting overview

A quick listen that gives an interesting overview of pirates and pirate life without bogging down in the myths developed around them.

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more interesting than most would think

yes, it touches on a few of the most notable pirates, but there are so many more that led interesting lives/careers. it's great to bring up many of the myths and misconceptions in order to dispel them.

I would interested in learning a bit more deeply on many of those spoken of in this book.

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So much information

I am always pleasantly surprised at how much detail is included in the Captivating History books. And the story of pirates captures everyone's imagination. This is a great book.

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Excellent!

Loved it will listen to it again. I like that he spoke about a few prirates that are not as well know. Loved the narrator. English accent is a delight to listen to.

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the golden age of piracy

i don't know how the author does it. every book is a winner. easy listening for my daily commute to work. if you love history you will like every book written by this author

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Thorough and Entertaining

I've read a few books on piracy and if you're just after the facts, this audiobook does an excellent job condensing the several decades that constitute the Golden Age. Excellent narration and engaging.

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