Pirates - the myths, the legends, the facts |
| | | This is the definitive history of piracy in the 16th to 18th centuries, including such characters as Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Captain Morgan and, controversially, Sir Francis Drake. Shot on locations around the world with stunning dramatic reconstructions, this DVD brings to life the most famous pirates in history. Lasting more than three hours in total, the DVD is split into six half-hour episodes on topics such as women pirates, pirates and the slave trade and the Barbary Corsairs.
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| Specifications | | Product Code | 60 | | Formats | DVD only | | Duration | 191 minutes | | Country of Origin | UK | | Key Stages | 2, 3, 4 | | Subject | History | | Year | 1993 |
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