Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean : How a Generation of Swashbuckling Jews Carved Out an Empire in the New World in Their Quest for Treasure, Religious Freedom--and Revenge

Kritzler, Edward

ISBN 10: 0767919521 / ISBN 13: 9780767919524

Published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2009

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 13564409-75

Synopsis:

In this lively debut work of history, Edward Kritzler tells the tale of an unlikely group of swashbuckling Jews who ransacked the high seas in the aftermath of the Spanish Inquisition. At the end of the fifteenth century, many Jews had to flee Spain and Portugal. The most adventurous among them took to the seas as freewheeling outlaws. In ships bearing names such as the Prophet Samuel, Queen Esther, and Shield of Abraham, they attacked and plundered the Spanish fleet while forming alliances with other European powers to ensure the safety of Jews living in hiding. Filled with high-sea adventures-including encounters with Captain Morgan and other legendary pirates-Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean reveals a hidden chapter in Jewish history as well as the cruelty, terror, and greed that flourished during the Age of Discovery.

About the Author: Edward Kritzler is a historian and journalist residing in Kingston, Jamaica.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean : How a ...
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good