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Explore pirate ships from warships to sloops in this vivid historical account.

The Pirate Ship 1660–1730

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  • Paperback

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    20 June 2003

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Summary

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 …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781841764979
ISBN-10:1841764973
Author:Angus Konstam, Tony Bryan
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Osprey Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:20 June 2003
Weight:180g
Dimensions:4mm x 182mm x 246mm
Series:New Vanguard
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The Pirate Ship 1660–1730 by Angus Konstam - ISBN: 9781841764979
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About The Author

Angus Konstam

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.

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