Pirates of the Indian Ocean

Pirates of the Indian Ocean explores the dangerous sea routes that connected Africa, Arabia, India, and Southeast Asia before becoming hunting grounds for some of history's most notorious pirates. From Portuguese conquest and Mughal treasure fleets to Madagascar hideouts and the legendary raids of Thomas Tew, Henry Every, and William Kidd, this volume reveals how global trade created extraordinary wealth—and irresistible targets. A vivid journey through spices, pilgrimage ships, imperial rivalry, betrayal, and naval warfare at the edge of the known world.