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@davidgraeber
#PirateEnlightenment now in Spanish!

Pirates are Progressive

Histories and popular culture about the Golden Age of Piracy offer tales of resistance to capitalism through multiracial democracy and sexual and gender liberty.

#ManyHeadedHydra
#PirateEnlightenment
#BlackSails
#OurFlagMeansDeath
#Pirates
#Matelotage
#AntiCapitalistHistory
#QueerHistory
#WomenPirates

text and audio at link

https://kboo.fm/media/115055-pirates-are-progressive

So happy to read anything
@MarcusRediker
has written, but especially the review of #PirateEnlightenment by
@davidgraeber https://www.thenation.com/article/world/david-graeber-pirates-madagascar/

So happy to read anything
@MarcusRediker
has written, but especially the review of #PirateEnlightenment by
@davidgraeber https://www.thenation.com/article/world/david-graeber-pirates-madagascar/

Just finished Pirate Enlightenment by David Graeber. Such a playful and inquisitive book, everything you'd expect from him, and deeply, deeply interesting, particularly the parts about Malagasy women and their substantial commercial and sexual agency through their 'love magic' (ody fitia)

#PirateEnlightenment #DavidGraeber #Enlightenment

I keep reading about how many cool people have been struck by this Disneyland attraction.
Looks like, Disney isn't always or at all retarded. Makes me want to go and take a ride myself.
#PirateEnlightenment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_(attraction)

Dear All! I'm in New York tomorrow for ten days. Please come to the #PirateEnlightenment or the real libertalia presentation at the Brooklyn Library.
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/david-graeber%E2%80%99s-pirate-central-library-dweck-20230124

they are saying:

In reality, pirates commit brutal acts of violence and disrupt trade, which is why the Royal Navy still actively seeks to suppress their activities.

should be added:
"disrupt SLAVEtrade"

with @davidgraeber and #PirateEnlightenment
https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/news/item/1080-symbol-of-terror-and-pride-uncovers-fascinating-history-jolly-roger