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199. Robbing the World’s Wealthiest Dynasty

Empire

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The Romanticization of Piracy: Henry Avery's Legacy

This chapter examines the life and exploits of Henry Avery, a famed pirate whose actions resonated during the golden age of piracy. It also discusses the romanticization of piracy and the moral complexities behind labeling this tumultuous era as a 'golden age' of crime.

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