St. Augustine Pirates and Privateers

Autori

• Theodore Corbett

Parametri

• 146 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo
• True crime

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The book delves into the tumultuous history of St. Augustine, focusing on its role as a target for piracy and privateering since the sixteenth century. It highlights the strategic importance of these activities for colonial powers like Great Britain, France, and Spain, and the impact on local citizens. Notable figures, such as privateer Francisco Menendez, are examined for their contributions to the city's defense and reputation. Historian Theodore Corbett narrates events from Francis Drake's initial attack to the peak of privateering in the eighteenth century.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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