Pirates : a new history, from Vikings to Somali raiders / Peter Lehr.
Lehr, Peter, author.
2019
G535 .L44 2019eb
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Title Pirates : a new history, from Vikings to Somali raiders / Peter Lehr.
Author Lehr, Peter, author.
ISBN 9780300182231 (electronic book)
0300182236 (electronic book)
9780300180749
0300180748
Published New Haven, Connecticut : Yale University Press, [2019]
Copyright ©2019
Language English
Description 1 online resource (261 pages) : illustrations, maps
Call Number G535 .L44 2019eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 910.4/5
Summary "In the twenty-first century piracy has regained a central place in Western culture, thanks to a surprising combination of Johnny Depp and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as well as the dramatic rise of modern-day piracy around Somalia and the Horn of Africa. In this global history of the phenomenon, maritime terrorism and piracy expert Peter Lehr casts fresh light on pirates. Ranging from the Vikings and Wako pirates in the Middle Ages to modern day Somali pirates, Lehr delves deep into what motivates pirates and how they operate. He also illuminates the state's role in the development of piracy throughout history: from privateers sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth to pirates operating off the coast of Africa taking the law into their own hands. After exploring the structural failures which create fertile ground for pirate activities, Lehr evaluates the success of counter-piracy efforts-and the reasons behind its failures."-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Introduction : the sudden return of piracy
Part I. Distinct regions, AD 700 to 1500
Part II. The rise of European sea power, 1500 to 1914
Part III. A globalised world, 1914 to the present
Conclusion : back with a vengeance.

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