Cultural Representations of Piracy in England, Spain, and the Caribbean

This book examines the concept of piracy as an instrument for the advancement of legal, economic, and political agendas associated with early modern imperial conflicts in the Caribbean.

Drawing on historical accounts, literary texts, legal treatises, and maps, the book traces the visual and narrative representations of Sir Francis Drake, who serves as a case study to understand the various usages of the terms “pirate” and “corsair.” Through a comparative analysis, the book considers t…