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The Invisible Hook: The Hidden Economics Of Pirates,Used
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Pack Your Cutlass And Blunderbussit'S Time To Go Apirating! The Invisible Hook Takes Readers Inside The Wily World Of Late Seventeenth And Early Eighteenthcentury Pirates. With Swashbuckling Irreverence And Devilish Wit, Peter Leeson Uncovers The Hidden Economics Behind Pirates' Notorious, Entertaining, And Sometimes Downright Shocking Behavior. Why Did Pirates Fly Flags Of Skull & Bones? Why Did They Create A 'Pirate Code'? Were Pirates Really Ferocious Madmen? And What Made Them So Successful? The Invisible Hook Uses Economics To Examine These And Other Infamous Aspects Of Piracy. Leeson Argues That The Pirate Customs We Know And Love Resulted From Pirates Responding Rationally To Prevailing Economic Conditions In The Pursuit Of Profits.The Invisible Hook Looks At Legendary Pirate Captains Like Blackbeard, Black Bart Roberts, And Calico Jack Rackam, And Shows How Pirates' Search For Plunder Led Them To Pioneer Remarkable And Forwardthinking Practices. Pirates Understood The Advantages Of Constitutional Democracya Model They Adopted More Than Fifty Years Before The United States Did So. Pirates Also Initiated An Early System Of Workers' Compensation, Regulated Drinking And Smoking, And In Some Cases Practiced Racial Tolerance And Equality. Leeson Contends That Pirates Exemplified The Virtues Of Vicetheir Selfseeking Interests Generated Socially Desirable Effects And Their Greedy Criminality Secured Social Order. Pirates Proved That Anarchy Could Be Organized.Revealing The Democratic And Economic Forces Propelling History'S Most Colorful Criminals, The Invisible Hook Establishes Pirates' Trailblazing Relevance To The Contemporary World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Invisible Hook' about? A: 'The Invisible Hook' explores the hidden economics behind piracy in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, revealing how pirates operated with rational economic principles.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter Leeson, a scholar known for his work in economics and history.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the economics of piracy, the concept of a 'pirate code', and how pirates practiced early forms of democracy and workers' rights.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Invisible Hook' contains two hundred eighty-eight pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Invisible Hook' published? A: 'The Invisible Hook' was published on July twenty-fifth, two thousand eleven.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to economic history, social science, and maritime studies.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Invisible Hook' is illustrated, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can I learn about famous pirates in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses notable pirate figures like Blackbeard and Calico Jack Rackam, examining their practices and impact.