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Under the banner of King Death - Marcus Rediker

Essay on the last years of the golden age of piracy. This was the basis for Rediker's full length Villains of all Nations.

Submitted by flaneur on October 9, 2013

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Markus-Rediker-Under-the-Banner-of-King-Death.pdf (2.82 MB)
  • mutinies
  • pirates
  • Marcus Buford Rediker
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