Culture of piracy, 1580–1630, the: english literature and seaborne crime
Auteur :
Jowitt, Claire
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781409400448
Date de publication :
28 août 2010
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
589 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Offers an analysis of the cultural meanings of 'piracy'. By examining the often marginal figure of the pirate (and also the sometimes hard-to-distinguish privateer), this title shows how flexibly these figures served to comment on English nationalism, international relations, and contemporary politics.