Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Merchant Seamen, Pirates and the Anglo-American Maritime World, 1700-1750 by Marcus Rediker
A detailed look at the lives of merchant Seamen and pirates in the Anglo-American maritime world between 1700-1750.
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"Carthage: A New History" by Eve MacDonald, "The Horse" by Timothy C. Winegard, "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World" by William Dalrympe, and "Silk: a world history" by Aarathi Prasad.
New non-fiction reads that I picked up yesterday. 📚💙
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Just finished reading this interesting book which focuses on the cultural & religious legacies of the Byzantine empire on the West, Islamic world & Slavic lands. It’s an interesting & engaging read but some knowledge of Byzantium would probably be helpful. Recommended. #HistoryBookChat
📢 Book finished and sent to publishers.
Pretty good day.
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Seamanship in the Age of Sail: An Account of Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-O-War, 1600-1860 by John Harland
Everything you need to know about ships in the age of sail. A bit hard going at times, but worth the read.
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As a woman, if you lived in Scotland in the 1500s, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch. Witch hunts ripped through the country for over 150 years, with at least 4,000 accused, and with many women's fates sealed by a grizzly execution of strangulation, followed by burning. Inspired to correct this historic injustice, campaigners and writers Claire Mitchell, KC, and Zoe Venditozzi, have delved deeply into just why the trials exploded in Scotland to such a degree. In order to understand why it happened, they have broken down the entire horrifying process, step-by-step, from identification of individuals, to their accusation, 'pricking', torture, confessions, execution and beyond. With characteristically sharp wit and a sense of outrage, they attempt to inhabit the minds of the persecutors, often men, revealing the inner workings of exactly why the Patriarchy went to such extraordinary lengths to silence women, and how this legally sanctioned victimisation proliferated in Scotland and around the world. With testimony from a small army of experts, pen portraits of the women accused, trial transcripts, witness accounts and the documents that set the legal grounds for the hunts, How to Kill A Witch builds to form a rich patchwork of tragic stories, helping us comprehend the underlying reasons for this terrible injustice, and raises the serious question - could it ever happen again? Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell, KC Leading human rights lawyer CLAIRE MITCHELL, KC, and writer, ZOE VENDITOZZI formed the WITCHES OF SCOTLAND campaign with the aim of shining a light on the historic injustice of the Witch Trials.
‘How to Kill a Witch, A Guide For The Patriarchy’ is @waterstones.bsky.social Scottish Book of the Month for April.
Written by Claire Mitchell KC @clairekc.bsky.social and Zoe Venditozzi.
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Cover of the book Iron Men, Wooden Women: Gender and Seafaring in the Atlantic World, 1700-1920 by Margaret Creighton
Seafaring has long been one of the most male-dominated occupations. In this interdisciplinary study, the authors explore the relationship of gender and seafaring in the Anglo-American age of sail.
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My book, "Rogue Agent" is now available in Spainish. The adventures of senor Lockhart continue!
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Book cover of Empire of the Deep
The story of how an insignificant island nation conquered the world’s oceans to become its greatest trading empire.
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Book cover of Life Among the Pirates: The Romance and the Reality by David Cordingly
What were pirates really like? How much of the piratical stereotype is based on the documented fact?
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#historybookchat By nature I’m more at home in 17th century, but I do like Defoe. Picked this up in Watershed and was hooked straight away. Can highly recommend @mmier.bsky.social ‘s book. Beautifully written and fascinating. Loving it.
The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy by Sean Kingsley and Rex Cowan
What happened to the notorious pirate Henry Avery has been baffling historians for centuries. Does this book reveal the truth about Avery's fate?
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Just finished reading this great 1 vol history of the Cold War. It is organized chronologically & geographically & was global in scope. The topic was covered fairly & balanced rather than overly pro USA. Provides good background in light of current events. Highly recommended! #HistoryBookChat
The Pirate Menace – Uncovering the Golden Age of Piracy by Angus Konstam
This interesting book explores the most notorious pirates of the Golden Age and how their rise and fall can be traced back to the pirate haven of Nassau.
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A Pirate Of Exquisite Mind: The Life Of William Dampier by Diana Preston and Michael Preston
An interesting look at the life of William Dampier - buccaneer and explorer.
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Just read this interesting dual biography of Philby & Angleton. It gives a detailed look at their spy activities against backdrop of world events. Recommended with one caveat. I think it would be useful to have some background knowledge of these two individuals before reading. #historybookchat
Cover of A Cruising Voyage Round the World by Woodes Rogers.
Before persecuting pirates, Woodes Rogers was himself a privateer against the Spanish from 1707 to 1711.
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I’m now adding this excellent looking book by @tracyborman.bsky.social to my history wishlist. In this video she gives a taster to what she’s written about. Well worth a watch and track her book down too.
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