“Interesting and compelling.”—Pirates and Privateers, The History of Maritime Piracy
“A top pick for a range of collections, from those with a general interest in pirates to others covering military and nautical history.”—Bookwatch
"An extremely informative, delightful read for anyone interested in the foundations of piracy and the measures taken to guard against the human casualties and loss of property it caused."—Northern Mariner
"Benerson Little’s fascinating history of piracy and pirate hunting from antiquity to the present is a delightful and informative book that fills an important gap in the field of naval military history. The book is well written, well organized, comprehensive, and supported by excellent maps that ease the reader’s journey. Little deserves high praise for bringing this important subject to the attention of historians and general readers, who will both benefit greatly from this excellent work."—Richard A. Gabriel, author of Philip II of Macedonia: Greater than Alexander
"A vast canvas brimming with historical detail and insight. Little manages to steer a steady course through some 2,000 years of piracy on the high seas, providing not just anecdotes but a compelling human narrative of the seesaw struggle between pirates and those who fought against them. It’s a tale that shares many common threads across the ages, straight into the news of today."—Clifford Beal, author of Quelch’s Gold: Piracy, Greed, and Betrayal in Colonial New England
“The author has compiled a wealth of detail based on far-reaching research. The book is well written and comprehensive.”—Alfred S. Bradford, author of Flying the Black Flag: A Brief History of Piracy