The Barbary Rovers

Focusing on the historical context, the book explores the impact of Barbary pirates from 1492 to 1831, detailing their raids that led to the capture of over a million Europeans. It addresses the racial dynamics of the North African slave trade, contrasting it with the African slave trade. The narrative highlights the brutality inflicted on European coastal nations and culminates in the military efforts that ultimately ended this piracy. Through firsthand accounts, it offers a stark depiction of the suffering caused by these "detestable barbarians."