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The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down

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by Colin Woodard

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what is the main plot?
A. K This is not a work of fiction. It is a summarized historical account of the general activities of the Caribbean pirates in early 1700s.
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Is this a good book to pick up if you're interested in the subject matter but havent heard of the majority of the pirates?
Tom Denker Yes. There's very little assumption that you know who these people are before they're introduced…moreYes. There's very little assumption that you know who these people are before they're introduced(less)
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