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The Story of the Barbary Corsairs
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African HistoryMedieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781022922785
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Story of the Barbary Corsairs recounts a gripping chapter in the history of the Mediterranean Sea, detailing the rise and fall of the Barbary pirates who dominated its waters for centuries. From their North African strongholds, these corsairs, often operating under the auspices of the Ottoman Empire, engaged in widespread piracy and posed a constant threat to European shipping and coastal communities.
This meticulously researched historical account, authored by Stanley Lane-Poole and J. D. Jerrold Kelley, delves into the period from 1517 to 1882, exploring the complex dynamics between Europe and North Africa. It examines the motivations, strategies, and impact of the Barbary corsairs, shedding light on their influence on maritime trade, international relations, and the lives of those caught in their wake. Explore the age of piracy and adventure with this classic retelling of their story.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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