HI127
Pirates! A World History
0.5 Credit

Hours per week:
  • Lecture/Discussion: 3

Who were the real pirates of world history? This course seeks to answer this question, beginning with the ancient world and ending with the present day. Why did men and women become pirates? How did they live? How were they hunted and captured? This course will assess the rich history of piracy using a variety of media and sources.