HI127 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: David Cordingly
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Class 23: the real pirates of the caribbean. What is angus konstam"s take on the real pirates of the caribbean?". Konstam wants to present the diference between myth and reality for those who want to peer behind the romanic legacy of piracy. How: tell the true story of the caribbean pirates, broadening the discussion. David cordingly, robert ritchie, richard zacks, peter earle, jan rogozinski. Konstam: pirates were simply sailors who rebelled against a brutal and oppressive system of labour. " (essence of pirates of caribbean) Peter earle: pirates tend to get a beter press than they deserve, oten being admired for their laid back lifestyles ". Rediker: poliically radical, believes in supporing the working class, and social outcasts. Believes that pirates should remember them as long as they are powerful people and oppressive circumstances to be resisted. Impossible to choose a side because we lack historical material.
