The Most Evil Pirates in History

by Shelley Klein

The scourge of the high seas, these are fifteen of the most ruthless, bloodthirsty cut-throats ever to set sail

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Pirates, True Crime, Historical

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 12, 2006

Reviews

[A.E. Chandler]

Assertions in this book should be taken with a few grains of salt. Having an introductory chapter devoted to historiography would have been helpful.

[Veronikah · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible read. A must-have for all pirate-lovers!!


This book is a quick-down-to-the-point read and it doesn't romanticize pirates and piracy at all.

It's a succinct and interesting take on nine famous pirates' lived and, despite the de-romanticization of it, it made me love pirates even more.
I loved learning about the good, the bad and the ugly of these men and women.

We also get some general info on pirate codes and such in the beginning, which is as informational as it sounds (ie: very)


Basically, a great addition to your pirates shelf ;)

[Wes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yarr, this be the booty given to me be me matey Eric and his wench, Alexis, for ye olde holidays. It be fascinatin' thus far, with tales of me brethren, the scurrrviest dogs what ever sailed the seven seas. Avast, I'll be updatin' me opinion of this dastardly tome when I be done takin' in its meanin'. Arrrrr!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing new. Klein is missing several key historians in her bibliography. The writing itself is nothing to merit notice. Klein's research appears to be superficial. Not for the well-read pirate aficionado.

[Bea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this shit up at my local library for the price of a single dollar. Given that I’m writing a book with a couple of pirate characters, it was a good read that gave me a better insight towards pirate life/how certain notorious people began their piracy careers. However, I would say that the title is a bit of a misnomer, as most of the mentioned pirates aren’t very evil at all, but the book still provided a helpful, beginner insight into what it looks like to be a pirate. Also, I think the author is allergic to proper comma placements.

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ciekawa książka opisująca dzieje najsłynniejszych piratów okresu od XVI do XIX wieku. Poszczególne postacie ukazane są w kolejności chronologicznej, co daje możliwość zauważenia zmian w życiu pirackim w poszczególnych czasach. Dla zainteresowanych tematem.

[Carlos Ribeiro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Livro com pequenas biografias de alguns dos piratas mais famosos de sempre: Black Beard, William Kidd, Anne Bony, Calico Jack, etc…
Adoro este período da história.
Muito bom livro e um grande trabalho de investigação.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was expecting more from this book. The first few Pirates, couldn't see how they were "evil" more-so than anyone elce. I think 9 of the Pirates the author talked about were evil in the things they did, otherwise they were just thevies.

[Chelsea]

Very awesome book. Absolutly loved it! :D

[Wendi Ballew · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10 Stars. A brief history of some of the most infamous pirates in history.

[Kadri · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't get into this book at all.
It did, however, destroy my romantic image of the pirate life...

[Jasmine]

i think this book is going to be cool

[Walt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good primer.