"Pirates - The Complete History from 1300 BC to the Present Day" by Angus Konstam - 1st EDITION 1st PRINT Softcover - Published in 2008 by Lyons Press - 336 pages (with 16 pages of color and many black & white illustrations) - NEAR MINT condition. The word “pirate” instantly conjures a fearsome figure in a tricorner hat, brandishing a cutlass on the quarterdeck of a helpless victim’s ship. The skull and crossbones have become instantly recognizable the world over, a symbol of lawlessness and rebellion. But if you think piracy is all about the Jolly Roger, a bottle o’ rum, and walking the plank, think again. The reality, much more complex, spans all of human history. From Cretans and Vikings to French corsairs and British rogues, sail through the brutal history of piracy, separating myth from legend and fact from fiction. Pirates takes you into the depths of the pirate’s dark world, examining the colorful characters from Cretans and Vikings to French corsairs and the British rogues of the golden age of piracy such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, and even two women pirates, Mary Read and Ann Bonny, who became pregnant to avoid death sentences. A blood-soaked, riveting account, Pirates offers a complete history of the fearsome threat on the high seas, from the marauders in the pages of antiquity to the Somali pirates in the headlines of today. Again, this book is in NEAR MINT condition. No collection of books about pirates is complete without this one. Check out the scan for the great cover. You can try to buy this book for less money from one of those eBay booksellers with hundreds, if not, thousands of negatives (you know the ones I refer to) and be lucky if the book is delivered in the stated condition (if you even get it at all), or you can buy it from me and be assured of receiving a high quality item (true to the stated condition) and a prompt delivery. You won't be disappointed. Don't get left out; this book is long out of print! All previous buyers of my books about the pirates and the sea have been completely satisfied. I have others available; please inquire. The book will be sent via Media mail in the USA to minimize shipping costs. I will combine shipping to reduce charges for multiple items. Priority mail is also available. If interested, please inquire. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.com. Please see my auctions and my eBay store for a wide variety of sports and non-sports collectibles. All items are packed with care to insure safe delivery. Please contact me if you have any questions. 3-20-18 -- 19.6