Historiography of the Golden Era of Anglo-American Piracy in the Atlantic 1680-1730

History of Piracy Title: Historiography of the Golden Era of Anglo-American Piracy in the Atlantic 1680-1730 Author: Paul Gilbert (about) "Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life For Me" Walt Disney, 1967 There once was a mythical time when brave and dangerous pirates sailed the seas in search of both fortune and fame. In this time heroic villains rose to fame, figures like Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Captain Avery, Captain Morgan and others became household names. They …

…existing social structure and risk execution if caught is fascinating. It is even more fascinating that through their actions they became the anti-heroes of their time and our. I do not fully understand why this period of piracy is such an important part of our society even today. But I fully admit, that I am and have always been intrigued and drawn to both the myth and reality of Anglo-American pirates of the Golden Age.