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Pirate Nation : Elizabeth I and Her Royal Sea Rovers by David Childs; Recorded Books, Inc is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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For all the romantic mythology surrounding the court of Queen Elizabeth I, the financial underpinning of the reign of 'Gloriana' was decidedly sordid. Elizabeth's policy of seizing foreign assets made her popular at home but drew her into a public/private partnership with pirates who preyed on the state's foes and friends alike, being rewarded or punished depending on how much of a cut the Queen received, rather than the legitimacy of their action. For this reason the rule of law at sea was arbi

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Author

David Childs; Recorded Books, Inc

Publisher

Seaforth Publishing; Pen & Sword Books

Published

2015

Language

EN

ISBN

9781848322943

Category

history

Subjects

History, Military, Naval

Updated

2026-03-25