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David Cordingly John Falconer

Pirates

Fact and Fiction

David Cordingly,  John Falconer

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English
National Maritime Museum
25 March 2021
Maritime history; Sea life & the seashore
The image of the pirate never fails to capture the imagination. The cut-throat sea robbers of history who plundered richly laden merchant ships are legendary. The likes of Blackbeard, Captain Kidd and Henry Morgan are romanticised and celebrated in popular culture.

But fiction has taken the place of fact. Piracy was more brutal and rebellious than some of the best artistic depictions let on and in reality, few know the truth about this ruthless trade. What is the difference between a buccaneer and a corsair? Did pirates really bury their treasure? Is piracy still a threat to shipping today?

Pirates: Fact & Fiction brings together the National Maritime Museum's rich collection of flags, weapons, maps and fine artworks to explain the intriguing history of the pirate trade. It is the first port of call for anyone keen to separate the fact from the fiction.
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Imprint:   National Maritime Museum
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 230mm,  Width: 170mm, 
ISBN:   9781906367770
ISBN 10:   1906367779
Pages:   208
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

David Cordingly is a writer and maritime historian. He was on the staff of the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich for twelve years where he was keeper of pictures and later head of exhibitions. John Falconer is a historian and former curator at the National Maritime Museum.

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