History 2188B - Pirates and Piracy on the World's Seas and in the Public Imagination

Excellent entries on various aspects of European history from 1450 to 1789. Each entry is written by a recognized scholar, and covers major topics in art, government, and education and provides biographical entries on key figures. Includes numerous entries relating to piracy, including Atlantic Ocean, Caribean, Piracy, Sugar, Tobacco.

Provides an overview of the most important events, people, and terms associated with warfare, from the Punic Wars to the War on Terror. Includes 100 b&w photographs, along with numerous maps.