The History of Piracy

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This course explores the history of piracy from antiquity to today. Topics include the Vikings, the impact of piracy on the development of international law, the Golden Age of Piracy, Barbary Corsairs, Indian Ocean privateers, the policing of piracy in the nineteenth century, piracy in literature and pop culture, and pirates in the twenty-first century. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the FGLO pillar *Fulfills Civitae Core PGLO WI EU