The History of Piracy

The History of Piracy
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 402
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ISBN-10 : 9780486141466
ISBN-13 : 0486141462
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Book Synopsis The History of Piracy by : Philip Gosse

Download or read book The History of Piracy written by Philip Gosse and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much imitated but never surpassed, this chronicle ranges from ancient to modern times to explore the rise of piracy. A dramatic narrative and colorful characters complement its impeccable scholarship. 21 black-and-white illustrations.


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