In under the black flag 1996 david cordingly looks at the reality of the golden age of piracy cordingly covers most everything there is to know about pirates famous pirate captains life among the pirates tactics treasure ships trials and executions and the reasons for the end of the golden age of caribbean piracy are all included. Under the black flag the romance and the reality of life among the pirates cordingly david on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers under the black flag the romance and the reality of life among the pirates. David cordingly an acclaimed expert on pirates reveals the spellbinding truth behind the legends of blackbeard captain kidd sir francis drake the fierce female brigands mary read and anne bonny and others who rode and robbed upon the worlds most dangerous waters. Under the black flag is a history of pirates during the era when they entered the popular imagination for europe and america this is from 1650 or so until government action essentially eliminated them in the mid 18th century. Buy under the black flag the romance and the reality of life among the pirates annotated by cordingly david isbn 8601404531361 from amazons book store everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders