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- ISBN 9781841764979
- Weight: 180g
- Dimensions: 182 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 20 Jun 2003
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The deeds and personalities of famous pirates receive significant attention. However, at time of publication, no detailed depiction of their vessels had ever been produced.
This title redresses the imbalance, conducting a detailed exploration of the wide variety of pirate vessels that sailed the high seas during the 'golden age' of piracy (1690–1730), from gun-bristling warships to smaller craft such as sloops, brigantines and early schooners.
It incorporates the most up-to-date archaeological evidence to produce a fascinating account of these vessels, detailing their origins, development and tactical engagement. Packed with contemporary illustrations and superbly detailed colour artwork, the ships of the 'golden age' are brought vividly to life.
Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, who has worked in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years experience. Tony previously worked in the field of military research and development and has a keen interest in all types of military hardware, particularly armoured vehicles, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many detailed illustrations for magazines and books, including numerous titles in the New Vanguard series.
