02595cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500770016426400510024130000470029233600260033933700260036533800360039150000310042750802690045852014080072753400450213565300120218065300290219285600430222199900170226413689UtSlPG20260610133326.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aCurrey, E. Hamiltonq(Edward Hamilton),d-191610aSea-Wolves of the Mediterranean: The grand period of the Moslem corsairs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-10  aProduced by Turgut Dincer, as an update to the original
ebook produced by Robert Connal and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/Million Book Project).  a"Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean: The Grand Period of the Moslem Corsairs" by Commander E. Hamilton Currey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intriguing and tumultuous era of the Moslem corsairs during the 16th century, focusing particularly on key figures like Uruj and Kheyr-ed-Din Barbarossa. Through detailed narratives, it examines the intersection of piracy, warfare, and the broader socio-religious dynamics that shaped the Mediterranean region in this period.  At the start of the narrative, Currey sets the stage by tracing the background of the Moslem corsairs, emphasizing their transformation from exiled warriors in Northern Africa to influential maritime powers. The introduction highlights the historical context following the expulsion of Moriscos from Spain, illustrating how personal grievances, religious zeal, and economic desperation fueled their rise to piracy. We learn about the notorious Barbarossa brothers and their exploits, which include daring attacks against Christian ships and the capturing of fortified locations such as Bougie. Currey effectively establishes the dramatic atmosphere of this age, filled with tumultuous battles, shifting alliances, and the distinctive culture of the sea-rovers, showcasing their lasting impact on the historical narrative of the Mediterranean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPirates  aAfrica, North -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13689  c55077d55077