How did the pirates live on their islands and ships? Pirates usually lived better than other sailors of the time. They ate more and better and drank more. But in return they paid a high price, …
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Times, Seas, History and Pirates At all times they have been active all over the world. There are places where they have had a special importance, in the Caribbean and its islands, in the North …
Why were there so many Dutch privateers? The Dutch went from being subjects of Spain to becoming patriotic defenders of Holland. William of Orange organized the pirates and incorporated them into his …
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England, pirates, the business of privateers and kings For centuries, the coasts of the Caribbean and Mexico suffered a war of attrition. Pirates and privateers enriched England and weakened …
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Who started piracy? France: French Privateers and Pirates In France, they had to arm their ships to defend themselves against the Vikings. Then there was always a war to engage in. The French …
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