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The Republic of Pirates
- Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down
- Narrated by: Lewis Grenville
- Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, True Crime
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The untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world.
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- Pete M
- 07-08-18
An interesting read
The only thing I didn’t like was the American reader, American pronunciations to British places etc did jar somewhat. Overall a great and informative book.
5 people found this helpful
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- Simon Hathaway
- 11-12-18
Fascinating story spoiled by poor narration.
A rich and fascinating story of pirate history unfortunately spoiled by poor narration and pronunciation.
4 people found this helpful
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- Helen
- 09-08-21
Don't buy it
Really struggled to finish it. Some interesting parts but no deep analysis, which makes it indistinguishable from the source the author has got all of his research from.
That the author just skips over major pirates (eg Bartholomew Roberts) because its outside the relam he places on himself is bizarre and has quite literally told the story of the golden age of pirates but omitting key points he doesn't 'fancy' putting in? It's weird.
As I said it leans so much on the primary source of the general history of pyrates, you're better off listening to that instead which has far more. General History will also tell you about more than just America (which was strange of this book to do so as the Republic was Nassau), you'll hear about Brazil, more of Africa and across the Caribbean giving you a more rounded view of the scope of Piracy.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-05-21
Okay-ish
Starts of strong, great information on 3 most notorious pirats, who they were and how they got to be as they were. However, a metric ton of name dropping, some did not feel entirely relative, thus caused me to loose track and interest towards the end.
Should you listen to it?
If its your study area and you need to know all minor trivial details: Absolutely!
If you want to learn about pirates and history: Sure but be warned.
1 person found this helpful
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- Daniel Hall
- 15-02-21
Genuinely interesting Pirate Lore
This is the only Audible book I have listened to multiple times. I love Pirate history and this is extremely comprehensive and well read/researched. It can be very detailed at times (great for me) but nothing that detracts from an excellent place to learn all about your favourite Pirates ☠
Superb.
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- Kevin Blake
- 17-01-22
The Real Pirates of the Caribbean!
Thoroughly enjoyable and detailed recitation of the exploits of the real Pirates of the Caribbean.
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- nathan
- 09-12-21
Enjoyed the story.
very good, the performance was brilliant, but as previous reviews have stated some mispronounced words rather a different interpretation of some words did spoil a little. that being said I love hearing and reading about priates so enjoyed it!
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- Yann Bettany
- 25-08-21
interesting
I listened to this while at work a good story for that it's not a gripping story but a easy listen
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- Ross Bearman
- 15-08-21
Exciting insight
Exhilarating and exciting insight into the life of pirates and the nations and peoples trying to catch them. Written in a way that blends storytelling with fact and read well by the reader.
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- Kath
- 13-08-21
Very interesting
Gave this book ago because I really wanted to read it, but didn't like the narrators voice. Then Audible made it so I could just read it without using a credit so I gave it a go. Found if I put narration speed to 1.15 it was easier to listen to. Wow its a brilliant book and eventually forgot about the narrators use of pronunciation etc. I kind of forgot it all as the book is so good. It reads as a novel. I found even I was cheering for Blackbeard! Give it a go, the book is a treat.
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- Abbie
- 02-02-16
Reads like a novel
If you're into pirates, you're going to love this book. It follows the lives of several of the most notorious pirates in a narrative fashion that's engaging and exciting to follow.
99 people found this helpful
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- CaptainRavick
- 19-01-16
Audible is better
I bought this book over 5 years ago and read half of it. The book is filled with so much information that's it's difficult to keep interested while reading, but the audible version is like having your very own personal story teller. The information, when being read to, seem to sink in a lot more, opposed to reading it myself. Over all, this book really captures the true nature of our maritime history and the propaganda that was created to end the golden era of the Pirates.
145 people found this helpful
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- RFRMAC
- 09-03-16
More Information than I expected
Would you listen to The Republic of Pirates again? Why?
Not sure if I will listen to the book over and over. I read it because I was interested in the subject. It did a good job of covering the topic and increasing my knowledge.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The pirates themselves and the way they thought were my favorite characters.
Which scene was your favorite?
This is a history so I did not have a favorite scene.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
My reaction to the book was one of interest. Governments cared and then they did not care at all about the pirates and there territories. They used pirates as they wished. They commissioned them and they hanged them. It was a risky business to be a leader of a pirate band. Communication was very slow and because of this it helped and hurt the pirates and the colonial leaders in the area.
Any additional comments?
Colin Woodard really studied the subject well. It is the best book I have read on the subject and I have read several. Lewis Grenville did a very good job of presenting the book. I am just glad I was not born during that time.
27 people found this helpful
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- Baconator
- 09-03-16
Enjoyable for fans of the golden age of pirates
Slow at times, bogged down by too much detail, the book is still a lot of fun to listen to. If one wants to know more about the golden age, it is a wealth of information, and told as the story of Black Sam Bellemy, Blackbeard, Benjamin Hornigold, Charles Vane, Anne Bonney, and Woods Rogers as well as a few others. Well worth a listen.
21 people found this helpful
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- Tom H.
- 18-08-15
History that reads like fiction
Where does The Republic of Pirates rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is in my top 3 of pirate history books. Very compelling and well written.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Henry Avery. His story was fascinating and it would seem he did what he thought was the right thing at the time.
What does Lewis Grenville bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He is a very capable narrator. Clear diction, and no mouth or breath noises.
58 people found this helpful
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- Brandon H
- 07-06-16
Pretty interesting content, but crap narration
I've listened to 259 books in my 7 years as an Audible member, and this is only the second book I wasn't able to at least power through. The narrator has a really distracting rhythm, pausing at strange points during the reading. It's extremely unfortunate because it truly is an interesting story
18 people found this helpful
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- Todd Bridson
- 12-10-15
Good research!
What made the experience of listening to The Republic of Pirates the most enjoyable?
Getting to know the pirates on a more personal basis than what History class taught;
Which character – as performed by Lewis Grenville – was your favorite?
Edward Teach (Blackbeard) was truly diabolical.
37 people found this helpful
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- Ky
- 18-11-15
Excellent Book
if love history, pirates or both then this is the book for you. great info and we'll narrated
31 people found this helpful
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- The Kindler
- 27-03-16
Raise the Black Flag!
Any additional comments?
I am not too familiar with this time frame but it seems like the author did some great research. He also put it into a story style narrative that was very engaging. The pirates were an amazing part of history and how they dominated the seas for a decade is absolutely astounding. Highly Recommended!!!
11 people found this helpful
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- N. Hawryluk
- 16-03-16
Some Incredible Stories, Told A Bit Too Rigidly
Some incredible stories of piracy and pirate-hunting within, but falls into that nonfiction trap of over-explaining certain aspects in obsessive detail, sometimes sabotaging its own inherently interesting subject matter. This book made me appreciate Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag a lot more, which features many of the same historical characters- I'd recommend playing through that one as you read this. Great audible narrator. [AUDIBLE]
15 people found this helpful