The characters from the Golden Age of Piracy and their exploits form the basis of the modern conception of pirates as depicted in popular culture. During this period, bands of pirates menaced commercial (and sometimes even military) shipping in the Caribbean, along the North American eastern seaboard, the West African coast, and the Indian Ocean. The Golden Age of Piracy spanned the period from approximately 1650 to 1726. Hall, Digital Reference Specialistīlackbeard the pirate. Golden Age of Piracy: A Resource Guide Compiled by Mark F.
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