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The Republic of Pirates

Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down

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The Republic of Pirates

By: Colin Woodard
Narrated by: Lewis Grenville
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The untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world.

In the early 18th century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Blackbeard, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow pirates - former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves - this "Flying Gang" established a crude but distinctive democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which servants were free, Blacks could be equal citizens, and leaders were chosen or deposed by a vote. They cut off trade routes, sacked slave ships, and severed Europe from its New World empires. And for a brief, glorious period, the Republic was a success.

©2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc. (P)2015 Blackstone Audiobooks 18th Century Americas Caribbean & West Indies Modern True Crime Pirate Caribbean Military Latin America Imperialism British Empire Royal Navy Biography Political Fiction
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This book is an excellent commentary on the 1700s, not just a Pirate story.
A little repetitive in the later parts, but well worth the listen.
Well narrated and is a perfect companion for those who watched Black Sails.
Highly recommended.

Excellent Commentary of the 1700's

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Easy listen. Compelling subject, well written, r€d and researched. Narrator was a clean fit. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Historical account

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