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The roar of American guns against Spanish tyranny in the West Indies was the accompaniment of a brilliant and marvelous spectacle, as well as the completing vic tory of the most extended struggle for liberty against a single power, since the beginning of history. But the general public is not familiar with the fact that many more desperate and extraordinary battles have been fought in those seas. The conflicts were far less spectacular than the one that drove Spain from its last foothold in the Western Hemisphere, but they were more daring. Doubtful and cruel. The warfare was not between superbly equipped ironclad war-ships with thirteen-inch guns, but usually between a sloop filled with uncouth musketeers, and one or more Spanish galleons bearing half a score of three or four pounders. Sometimes the uncouth men, known as Buccaneers, were crowded in a canoe, and the vessel they were capturing was a Spanish war-ship.
Considering that Spain in the time of her greatest weakness fought so desperately and madly against giv ing independence to Cuba, it could well be a matter of curious speculation, to those who have not hereto fore been interested in the West Indies, how Spain, in the greatness of her national power, came to allow half a dozen nations to appropriate all but the two islands freed by American intervention.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the thrilling and often brutal history of the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries, focusing on the notorious buccaneers who challenged Spanish dominance in the region. The author explores the origins of these outcasts and outlaws, driven from their initial occupation as hunters in Hispaniola by Spanish oppression, and their subsequent rise as a formidable force that wreaked havoc on Spanish commerce and settlements. Through captivating narratives of daring exploits, cruelty, and occasional piety, the author reveals the complex and contradictory nature of these individuals. He delves into their motivations, their unique culture, and their impact on European colonization and the ultimate fate of the Western Hemisphere. The book also examines the broader historical context of European rivalries and the struggle for control of the Americas, shedding light on the motivations and consequences of Spain's ruthless policies and the fierce resistance they engendered. By interweaving tales of adventure with insights into the social, political, and economic forces at play, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of a turbulent era in Caribbean history, ultimately demonstrating how the buccaneers' reign of terror significantly shaped the destiny of the region and its people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282029807_0
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