The Sack of Panamá: Captain Morgan and the Battle for the Caribbean
Battle: The Sack of Panamá by Peter Earle examines Captain Henry Morgan’s 1671 raid on Panamá and the Caribbean conflict surrounding it. The ebook presents the campaign through both Spanish and English perspectives, with attention to the raid’s political aftermath.
At a glance
- Recounts Morgan’s 1671 capture of Panamá and the preceding years of attacks on Spanish Caribbean possessions.
- Draws on Spanish records, according to the listing, and includes the experiences of Spanish victims as well as Morgan and his crew.
- Connects the raid to political and diplomatic tensions between Madrid and London.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The account extends beyond the battle to its Caribbean background and international political consequences.
- The listing describes coverage of Spanish victims alongside the privateer and his crew, offering more than a single-side campaign narrative.
- Kindle accessibility and reading options include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Thomas Dunne Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | February 6, 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 316 pages |
| File size | 3.3 MB |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1429954891 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Captain Henry Morgan, Caribbean piracy and the 1671 raid on Panamá.
- Readers seeking a history that combines military events with Spanish-English political and diplomatic context.
- Kindle readers who may benefit from screen-reader support or Word Wise.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for fiction rather than a historical account.
- Readers seeking a broad survey of piracy beyond Morgan’s campaign and its Caribbean setting.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
68% 68% - 4 stars
22% 22% - 3 stars
8% 8% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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Aggregate customer ratings are mostly in the upper star categories, with a smaller middle and low-star share. This suggests generally favorable reception but does not reveal what readers praised or criticized, so it cannot establish how well the book’s battle narrative or broader political context works for a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What event does the book focus on?
It focuses on Captain Henry Morgan’s capture of Panamá in 1671 and the campaign leading up to the raid.
Does the account include Spanish perspectives?
The listing says it draws on Spanish records and details the experiences of Spanish victims as well as Morgan and his crew.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
How long is the ebook?
The listing gives a print length of 316 pages and a Kindle file size of 3.3 MB.
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