being a pirate, be all about 'Branding'
June 21, 2020 11:42 PM   Subscribe

Enemy Of All Mankind - "In the case of these two ships confronting each other in the Indian Ocean, those nearly microscopic causes will trigger a wave of effects that resonate around the world. Most confrontations like this one, viewed from the wide angle of history, are minor disputes, sparks that quickly die out. But every now and then, someone strikes a match that lights up the whole planet."

Introducing My New Book, Enemy Of All Mankind - "A pirate, an emperor, a corporation, and history's first global manhunt."

The Pirates' Booty That Changed the Course of History - "In 'Enemy of All Mankind', Steven Johnson argues that a 1695 showdown on the high seas was a crucial turning point in the rise of the British Empire."

also btw... The King Who Became a Pirate - "When King Erik VII of Denmark was forced from the throne, he did the only thing any self-respecting descendant of Vikings could: He joined the warriors of the sea, and hit right back at his enemies." (via)
posted by kliuless (3 comments total) 12 users marked this as a favorite
 
Do what you want 'cause a pirate is free--you are a pirate!
posted by Halloween Jack at 6:15 AM on June 22, 2020 [1 favorite]


I love Johnson’s books! Thanks for posting, now I know what I’m reading next.
posted by herda05 at 6:40 PM on June 22, 2020


Fascinating, thanks for giving me a good idea to fill up my Amazon giftcard...
posted by blue shadows at 11:37 PM on June 22, 2020


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