Piracy in the Ancient World: from Minos to Mohammed
By Philip Charles de Souza
PhD Dissertation, University College London, 1992
Abstract: This thesis is an historical analysis of the phenomenon of piracy in the ancient... [continue reading]
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The ancient origins of piracy are still seen clearly in the modern world. The term ‘pirate’ has its roots in the Greek word πειράομαι meaning ‘I attempt’ which developed into πειρατής meaning ‘Brigand’ (LSJ: brigand, Plb.4.3.8, LXX Jb. 16.10(9... [continue reading]
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