A Short History of Pirates
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Golden Age of Piracy: Pursuit of Wealth and Adventure
During the third round of the golden age of piracy after the war of Spanish succession, formidable pirates like Blackbeard, Charles Vane, and Jack Rackham emerged. They sought riches and adventure in a time of peacetime and flourishing trade. These pirates, akin to mercenaries after wars, continued their pursuits when the official conflicts ceased, with many former privateers like Blackbeard finding themselves unemployed.
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