Read about ‘The Pirates’ Code’

on ships. These rules became known as the ‘Pirates’ Code’, which all pirates had to publicly swear by.

Using primary sources such as eyewitness accounts, trial proceedings and maritime logs, this book explains how these codes were the key to pirates’ success in battle, both on sea and land.

Rebecca Simon is a Professor of History at Santa Monica College in California. Her previous books include ‘Why We Love Pirates: The Hunt for Captain Kidd and How He Changed Piracy Forever’ (2020) and ‘Pirate Queens: The Lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read’ (2022). More information from www.reaktionbooks.co.uk