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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 3: The Barbary States and Their 300-Year Reign of Mediterranean Piracy

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Piracy and Power in the Barbary States

This chapter examines the influential role of piracy in the economics and politics of the Barbary States during the early 17th century, focusing on the significant operations of Barbary pirates from Algiers. It highlights the complex interactions between the Barbary States and European powers, revealing how strategic piracy and manipulation of rivalries shaped Mediterranean politics.

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