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Pirates on the West Coast of New Spain, 1575-1742: Spain in the West, V8

Pirates on the West Coast of New Spain, 1575-1742: Spain in the West, V8

Gerhard, Peter

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1258510987
ISBN13: 9781258510985
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2012
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pirates On The West Coast Of New Spain, 1575-1742: Spain In The West, V8 is a historical book written by Peter Gerhard. The book focuses on the history of piracy on the west coast of New Spain, which is now known as Mexico, from 1575 to 1742. The author provides a detailed account of the various pirate attacks that occurred during this period, including the infamous raids by English pirates such as Francis Drake and Thomas Cavendish.The book also explores the political and economic factors that contributed to the rise of piracy in the region, including the competition between Spain and England for control of the New World. The author delves into the strategies employed by both Spanish officials and pirates themselves to combat piracy, including the establishment of coastal forts and the use of armed merchant ships.In addition to its focus on piracy, the book also provides a broader perspective on the history of Spain in the West, including the establishment of Spanish colonies in the region and the impact of European exploration on the indigenous peoples of the Americas.Overall, Pirates On The West Coast Of New Spain, 1575-1742: Spain In The West, V8 is a comprehensive and engaging work of historical scholarship that sheds light on a fascinating period in the history of the Americas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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