It also suggested that the pirate scourge had a radical element to it. This, of course, posed a threat to the existing establishment, both in Europe and its colonies. It almost seemed as if once a seaman had become a pirate, he had rejected the very fabric of contemporary social order. While this resentment towards authority was primarily directed at the captains, it was clear that it extended to national governments and even civilised society as a whole. In a growing number of instances, captains whose ships had been attacked reported that the pirates had abused them, both physically and verbally, while accusing them of cruelty to their crew and to seamen in general. While this was devastating enough for the shipping industry in both Europe and the Americas, it also began to concern those in power. Now is the best time to guarantee yourself a copy of All About History every month. Subscribe to All About History today and get 5 issues for just $5 in our limited time Spring Sale offer.
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