I think the original author's view of piracy was irrevocably tainted by watching "Jake and the Neverland Pirates". Academic sympathy for highwaymen or pirates is easy when they aren't trying to rob, ransom, or kill you.
They also forgot the part where the able seamen manning those ships aren't exactly living the high lives themselves. Those sailors help captive or hurt are supporting families back at home, and sacrifice alot to do so.
They also forgot the part where the able seamen manning those ships aren't exactly living the high lives themselves. Those sailors help captive or hurt are supporting families back at home, and sacrifice alot to do so.