#32931 in Books Colin Woodard 2008-06-30 2008-05-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .77 x 5.31l; .81 #File Name: 015603462X400 pagesThe untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Nasty; brutish; and shortBy Perry B. Alers; aka peebeeI have learned a lot more about the pirates of the Caribbean than I ever wanted to know; but now I can be fascinating at dinner tables. For one thing; I didn't know that there where were such serious divisions among pirate leaders over the English Succession; Stuart vs. Hanover. It all had to do with royal pardons. Another aspect of pirate life was the need not only to plunder cargoes but to find the ships to do so. We are so accustomed to national Navies that we take their ships for granted; the average pirate king was constantly on the lookout for better transport. Mr. Woodard's book is full of such insights; but I found it a bit tedious; probably because; by definition; the pirates were pretty much free agents; and their histories don't cluster very well. As a result the book sometimes just becomes a chronology; centered around individuals. Not bad bedtime reading; but occasionally a slog.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Historical InformationBy By CJs PirateThe Republic of Pirates is an enjoyable read. It's not so much a book as a series of tales. Chapters are centered around a central character; time; location or ship. It's quite interesting; I think mostly accurate and a good source material for Black Sails (which my family really enjoyed).0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The whole story of what really mattered at that timeBy Angel P.Whether the information is 100% true or just a way to fill in the story; I have to say that I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I loved the way the author described the places; routes and characters. There is an interesting crossover of events and what the main characters of the Golden Age did. It felt like every piece was on place and every question answered. I totally recommend this book to fans of Pirates series (Black Flag game; Black Sails) or history in general. Once you are into the story; you will get to imagine every detail and action perfectly described in this book.
