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In the early seventeenth century, piracy thrived along the southwest coast of Ireland. Following the outlawing of privateering in 1603 by the new English king, a coalition of disenfranchised seamen—including former privateers and traditional plunderers—established their operations in Ireland. Many settled in the Munster Plantation, often bringing families. Their activities significantly influenced Ireland's socio-economic and geo-political landscape while challenging European maritime powers and forging connections across the North Atlantic, extending to the Mediterranean, Northwest Africa, and the New World. This work traces the origins of maritime plunder from the 1570s to its peak in the early 1600s, analyzing the nature and impact of this piracy in Ireland and beyond. Operating during a time of emerging global maritime empires, these pirates created a lucrative and powerful piratical state. Drawing on extensive primary and secondary historical sources, Connie Kelleher investigates the identities of these pirates, their main areas of operation, and the individuals who supported them. Archaeological evidence enriches this exploration, offering a tangible cultural link to the pirates, their allies, and their bases throughout history.
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The Alliance of Pirates, Connie Kelleher
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- 2020
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