Konstam, Angus
Buccaneers, 1620-1690 (Elite)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781855329126
- author:
- Konstam, Angus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 64
- Genre:
- Crime & criminology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Buccaneering Era: A Bloodthirsty Phase in Caribbean History Between 1620 and 1700, English, French, and Dutch buccaneers launched devastating attacks on Spanish towns, ports, and shipping. This period of piracy was marked by brutal raids and sieges, with well-known figures such as Captain Henry Morgan leading the charge under the protection of their respective crowns. The Buccaneering Era was a complex and often violent phase in Caribbean history, marked by shifting alliances and rivalries between European powers. The French even employed buccaneers to help capture the Spanish city of Cartagena in 1692. This book provides an in-depth look at this fascinating period, shedding light on the tactics, strategies, and motivations of these infamous pirates. With over 50 years of piracy under its belt, the Buccaneering Era was a pivotal moment in Caribbean history, shaping the course of European colonization and the region's cultural identity.
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