That which differentiated the Sea-wolves from other pirates was the combination which they effected among themselves; the manner in which these lawless men could subordinate themselves to the will of one whom they recognised as a great leader. To obtain such recognition was no easy matter, and the manner in which this was done, by those who rose by sheer force of character to the summit of this remarkable hierarchy, has here been set forth. Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to publications@publicdomain.org.uk This book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via DMCA@publicdomain.org.uk
Sea Wolves of the Mediterranean
Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean
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Capponi, Victory of the West, 8. on Algiers as a base of Muslim pirates, see Braudel, The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World, 884–87. See also E. Hamilton Currey, Sea Wolves of the Mediterranean (New York: Stokes, 1910); Pryor, ...