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Sword and Sin: The Swashbuckling Tale of Pirate Legends Uncover the Untold Legends of the High Seas Dive headfirst into a captivating world of adventure, treachery, and legendary piracy with "Sword and Sin: The Swashbuckling Tale of Pirate Legends." This meticulously crafted historical masterpiece takes you on a thrilling journey through the Golden Age of Piracy, where the names of those who dared to challenge the world's mightiest empires are etched into the annals of infamy.Unravel the Mysteries of Pirate Icons In "Sword and Sin," you'll traverse the treacherous waters of piracy alongside infamous figures like:Captain Kidd: The enigmatic legacy that met its mysterious end in 1701. Blackbeard: The dread-inducing character whose life was extinguished in 1718. Bartholomew Roberts: Whose final chapter closed in 17WW. But it's not just the males who carved their names into history. Women like Anne Bonny and Mary Read defied societal norms to join this murky brotherhood, proving that piracy knew no gender bounds.Brazen Buccaneers and Ill-Gotten Riches Discover the audacious buccaneers who seized the ill-gotten wealth of merchant vessels traveling the oceanic trade routes. Their boldness was unprecedented, and their tales resound through time, evoking wonder and horror in all who hear them.The Turning Point in Pirate History "The zenith of this era did not come from the rise and fall of piracy on its own; rather, it was the conflict between empires and authorities that marked the turning point." Witness the ascent of the Royal Navy, reinforced by the might of the British East India Company and the resolute colonial administrators. From passive observers, they became relentless pursuers, setting the stage for a prolonged battle against the scourge of piracy.Grim Justice and Shifting Tides "The grim spectacles of public justice" symbolized the changing tide. As once-untamed pirates dangled from gallows, their fate was sealed from the crowded streets of London to the bright vistas of the Carolinas.A Legacy Veiled in Myth and Legend "The Golden Age of Piracy," with its daring exploits and legendary marauders, is a chapter in history cloaked in myth and legend. Its legacy, a juxtaposition of brazen pursuit of ill-gotten profits and inevitable vengeance, continues to cast a shadow across the great seas of human memory to this day. Don't miss your chance to embark on this swashbuckling adventure into the heart of pirate lore. "Sword and Sin: The Swashbuckling Tale of Pirate Legends" is a must-read for history enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and anyone captivated by the allure of the high seas. Order your copy now and sail into a world where swords clash, sins run deep, and legends are forged in blood and treasure.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9783561792287
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 180
  • Udgivet:
  • 12. oktober 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x10x229 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 270 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 8-11 hverdage
Forventet levering: 10. december 2024

Beskrivelse af Sword and Sail

Sword and Sin: The Swashbuckling Tale of Pirate Legends
Uncover the Untold Legends of the High Seas
Dive headfirst into a captivating world of adventure, treachery, and legendary piracy with "Sword and Sin: The Swashbuckling Tale of Pirate Legends." This meticulously crafted historical masterpiece takes you on a thrilling journey through the Golden Age of Piracy, where the names of those who dared to challenge the world's mightiest empires are etched into the annals of infamy.Unravel the Mysteries of Pirate Icons
In "Sword and Sin," you'll traverse the treacherous waters of piracy alongside infamous figures like:Captain Kidd: The enigmatic legacy that met its mysterious end in 1701.
Blackbeard: The dread-inducing character whose life was extinguished in 1718.
Bartholomew Roberts: Whose final chapter closed in 17WW.
But it's not just the males who carved their names into history. Women like Anne Bonny and Mary Read defied societal norms to join this murky brotherhood, proving that piracy knew no gender bounds.Brazen Buccaneers and Ill-Gotten Riches
Discover the audacious buccaneers who seized the ill-gotten wealth of merchant vessels traveling the oceanic trade routes. Their boldness was unprecedented, and their tales resound through time, evoking wonder and horror in all who hear them.The Turning Point in Pirate History
"The zenith of this era did not come from the rise and fall of piracy on its own; rather, it was the conflict between empires and authorities that marked the turning point." Witness the ascent of the Royal Navy, reinforced by the might of the British East India Company and the resolute colonial administrators. From passive observers, they became relentless pursuers, setting the stage for a prolonged battle against the scourge of piracy.Grim Justice and Shifting Tides
"The grim spectacles of public justice" symbolized the changing tide. As once-untamed pirates dangled from gallows, their fate was sealed from the crowded streets of London to the bright vistas of the Carolinas.A Legacy Veiled in Myth and Legend
"The Golden Age of Piracy," with its daring exploits and legendary marauders, is a chapter in history cloaked in myth and legend. Its legacy, a juxtaposition of brazen pursuit of ill-gotten profits and inevitable vengeance, continues to cast a shadow across the great seas of human memory to this day.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this swashbuckling adventure into the heart of pirate lore. "Sword and Sin: The Swashbuckling Tale of Pirate Legends" is a must-read for history enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and anyone captivated by the allure of the high seas. Order your copy now and sail into a world where swords clash, sins run deep, and legends are forged in blood and treasure.

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