Pirate Killers: The Royal Navy and the African Pirates By Graham A Thomas

Pirate Killers: The Royal Navy and the African Pirates By Graham A Thomas

Pen & Sword Books Ltd

One hundred and fifty years ago the Royal Navy fought a daring campaign against ruthless pirates and won. On West African shores they killed The King of the Pirates, Bartholomew Roberts and captured his fleet. Scores of his men were executed by the Admiralty Court.\nOn the Barbary Coast of North Africa pirates preyed on shipping in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic as they had done for centuries and they terrorized the populations of the coastal towns. To them, piracy was a way of life, and the great sea-powers of the day couldnt stop them. Then, in one of the most remarkable and neglected anti-piracy operations in maritime history, the Royal Navy confronted them, defeated them and made the seas safe for trade.\nThis is the subject of Graham A. Thomass compelling new study of one of the\n\nPirate Killers\nThe Royal Navy and the African Pirates\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: ;

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