"Angus Konstam is one of the best out there. He punctures the myth of pirates and discovers a reality that is even more exciting." -- Dan Snow "A brilliant and wide-ranging account of a notorious generation of pirates . a compelling read." -- David Cordingly, maritime historian and author of 'Under the Black Flag' "A masterful account of the rise and fall of pirates of the black flag by a highly regarded expert in the field." -- Benerson Little, pirate historian, author of 'The Golden Age of Piracy' "The fiction of the Golden Age of Piracy is peeled back to find the astonishing truth. Magnificent stuff.'" -- Dr Sam Willis, historian and broadcaster "It will appeal to anyone who enjoys good, bloody, myth-busting history packed with colourful personalities, thrilling adventures, and dramatic conflicts.

" -- Aspects of History "Anyone looking for an enjoyable introduction to the golden age of piracy would do well to pick up this new book by expert researcher Angus Konstam." -- Nautilus International "Masterful storytelling . it effortlessly weaves the stories of the most famous pirates of the Golden Age with the men who fought them, including their own, and the complex political world in which they operated. This book should be required reading for all pirate scholars and interested parties." -- Nautical Research Journal ert researcher Angus Konstam." -- Nautilus International "Masterful storytelling . it effortlessly weaves the stories of the most famous pirates of the Golden Age with the men who fought them, including their own, and the complex political world in which they operated. This book should be required reading for all pirate scholars and interested parties.

" -- Nautical Research Journal.