Customer Review: I love the zany information in this book. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that occassionally I found the author to be a bit annoying (trying to throw unnecessary humor in where it wasn't really needed)...other than that...very interesting facts!!
Customer Review: I enjoyed this book for its detailed insights into a short but decisive era of naval diplomacy for the United States and the United States Navy. I was unaware that christian slaves captured by the "Barbary Pirates" were really sold off to work on numerous projects across North Africa as well as on a... more info
Customer Review: Richard Zacks amazing research on a 2 century old myth was fascinating. I found some parts of it difficult to read because of the many trials, tribulations, and misfortunes that plagued Captain Kidd. The sections on the Pirate Robert Cuilford were equally fascinating. I was surprised and... more info
Customer Review: This is a book likely to be stolen from your coffee table for its delicious romp through the back rooms of history. It's full of bawdy stories and poetry about history's most notorious figures written (mostly) during their lifetimes. You will laugh out loud at the verse about Julius Caesar's... more info
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